UK Coastguard rescues 4 walkers to safety in the Isle of Skye + Video
by mca.vuelio.uk.com on 22 Apr 2016
UK Coastguard rescues four walkers Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press https://mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/press/albums.php
The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Stornoway airlifted four walkers to safety in the Isle of Skye last night (21 April).
The walkers were descending the mountain when they got into difficulties due to fading daylight and decided to call for help at around 8.40pm. The group lost communications with the emergency services and a co-ordinated effort from the UK Coastguard helicopter, Kyle and Broadford Coastguard Rescue Teams, Skye Mountain Rescue Team and Police Scotland was quickly put into action.
The Coastguard helicopter was the first to reach the foursome and found them stuck on a dangerous ledge, 2,000ft high on Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye. Winch operator Robert Glendinning and winchman Peter Wood had to use all their skills to rescue the four - the winchman even climbing the cliff at one point – to reach them.
The walkers were airlifted to Broadford Airfield, Isle of Skye. They were uninjured and required no medical treatment.
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