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heat exhaustion Southern Uplands Serious incident
The Schil, Cheviots
A father and son were rescued from The Schil in the Cheviots on Sunday afternoon after both suffered heat exhaustion during a two-day walking trip. The father became unwell at the summit, vomiting and losing consciousness, prompting his son to call 999. Both were treated for dehydration and heat-related illness by Border Search and Rescue Unit and evacuated by vehicle.
Outcome: both casualties treated and evacuated by vehicle
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