`The walker was airlifted from Liathach. Photo: David Crocker CC-BY-SA-2.0
A walker was airlifted from a Torridon mountain after falling and injuring himself.
The 79-year-old fell while on Liathach and both Torridon and Kintail Mountain Rescue Teams went to the man’s aid after being alerted about 2.35pm yesterday, Tuesday.
A Sea King search and rescue helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth also flew to the scene on the 1,055m (3,461ft) mountain.
After treatment, the walker was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for further treatment.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “His condition is described as non-life threatening.”
Mick Holmes
15 May 2013I always thought that Liathach was in Scotland and NOT England and Wales....
Bob
15 May 2013Got to agree with you there Mick. Can't see anything in our story that suggests otherwise.
Bob, editor
Welshboi
15 May 2013I agree too - can't see any Welsh connection in the name Liathach. I also don't believe you can see Liathach from the top of Snaefell on the Isle of Man.
Kelso 102
01 February 2015Speaking as a 60year old, that enjoys a trek or two,I can only hope that I am fit and able to get out on the hills as a 79 year old.....good luck to him and I hope that he is making plans for next weekend !!