climber fall Highlands Serious incident

Coire Sputan Dearg, Southern Cairngorms

Sunday, 5 January 2014

A 25-year-old climber fell approximately 800 feet down a cliff in the Coire Sputan Dearg area of the Southern Cairngorms in whiteout conditions. He sustained serious injuries including nine broken ribs, a broken wrist, and liver and lung injuries. He was located by mountain rescue and airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by RAF helicopter.

Outcome: evacuated by stretcher and airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries

Responding team

Aberdeen MRT — team website ↗

Source

Man who fell 800ft from Cairngorms tells of ordeal news · scotsman.com

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