A HIKER has been rescued after falling over 65ft towards a river in Glen Nevis.
The unidentified person sustained several injuries and is reportedly in “considerable pain”.
Lochaber Mountain Rescue stretchered the injured person to a nearby carpark where they were then 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.
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“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.”
Last year saw 870 mountain rescue callouts, according to official figures.
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