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injured hillwalker Scotland Serious incident
A'Chir ridge, Arran
A hillwalker sustained a lower leg injury on the A'Chir ridge on Arran and was airlifted to hospital by Coastguard helicopter. Arran Mountain Rescue Team attended the scene, provided pain relief, and stretchered the casualty to safer ground before the helicopter winch evacuation. The casualty's walking companion was escorted safely off the hill as darkness fell.
Outcome: airlifted to hospital by Coastguard helicopter
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