‘EPIC’ RESCUE
VOLUNTEERS have been hailed as “heroes” for saving a climber stranded in the Cairngorms during Storm Barra.
A couple out walking found a “soaking wet and exhausted” man in the Loch Avon area in the early hours of Monday. They spent the rest of the day helping him to a mountain shelter at Ford of Avon, where they spent the night.
The couple walked to Braemar the next day, raised the alarm and Braemar Mountain Rescue Team were called out. A three-men crew braved horrific conditions and made their way through kneedeep snow to reach the walker. The rescue effort was completed yesterday morning.
Malcolm MacIntyre, from Braemar MRT, described the rescue as “epic”. He said: “The three guys had to drive more than 14 miles then walk the last mile to get him out.”