Ben Wyvis injury triggers Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team callout
A WALKER who suffered a leg injury on an iconic Ross-shire peak triggered a full callout of a mountain rescue team.
The Wednesday evening shout for Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team was prompted after the casualty suffered a lower leg injury on the path to Ben Wyvis, just above the treeline.
Nineteen team members deployed to the hill to assist.
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The casualty was assessed, treated, packaged and then stretchered down to the roadside to a waiting ambulance.
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team is a registered Scottish charity made up entirely of volunteers, on-call 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. It relies on donations to carry out lifesaving work.
It said donations are always gratefully received.To donate, visit Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team - JustGiving
