The Oban Times

Oban MRT to rescue at Glen Creran

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OBAN Mountain Rescue Team spent a night on the hillside after they were called to a serious incident in difficult conditions on Saturday night.

The team were called out after a hillwalker fell on steep ground on the north face of Beinn Sguilaird, in Glen Creran, sustaining serious injuries.

A Rescue 999 helicopter tried to get into the area to complete the rescue, but weather conditions and the lack of a suitable landing site meant the Oban volunteers were left to complete the safe rescue of the patient.

A Mountain Rescue Team spokespers­on said: ‘The MRT made best speed with large amounts of kit to the casualty’s location and got him down by means of a cableway and multiple lowers over crags and very steep slopes 600 metres back to the glen.

‘We then drove the casualty out of the glen in our specially-adapted Landrover to meet the ambulance further down Glen Creran. Everyone at Oban MRT wishes the casualty a speedy recovery.

‘A big thanks to Police Scotland MRT for assisting us lower down the hill.’

 ??  ?? The Oban team work out a plan of action with the helicopter crew.
The Oban team work out a plan of action with the helicopter crew.
 ??  ?? The team at the casualty site, where they only had a small perch with a big drop directly below.
The team at the casualty site, where they only had a small perch with a big drop directly below.

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