Lochaber Mountain Rescue/FacebookA walker who had fallen over 65ft towards a river in Glen Nevis was in “considerable pain” when rescued by volunteers.
Lochaber Mountain Rescue were called out on Thursday evening after reports a hiker had fallen around 20 metres at Steall Gorge in Glen Nevis.
The walker had fallen down a path towards the river sustaining a number of injuries and was described by volunteers as being in “considerable pain”.
The injured person was then stretchered back up the path and taken to hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Lochaber MRT said on Facebook: “Tonight’s callout saw the team heading to Steall Gorge in Glen Nevis to assist a walker who had fallen from the path down towards the river.
“Having taken a tumbling fall of around 20 metres, the casualty was in considerable pain with a number of injuries.
“After an assessment by one of our team doctors the casualty was given some pain relief and packaged for a raise up to the path.
“After a steady stretcher carry back to the carpark the casualty was handed over to a waiting ambulance for onward transfer to hospital.
“We’d like to give thanks to passing walkers who provided initial care before the team arrived and wish the casualty a swift recovery.”
Scottish Mountain Rescue added: “Well done to the team, and everyone involved in this rescue.
“If you’re ever in need of assistance in the hills or outdoor spaces, call 999, Ask for the police, then Mountain Rescue.”
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