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injured mountain biker Highlands Serious incident

Barcaldine forest, Argyll and Bute

An experienced mountain biker suffered serious injuries whilst on a night ride with friends in Barcaldine forest, Argyll and Bute. Oban Mountain Rescue Team attended and the casualty was assessed, packaged and stretchered to a waiting ambulance for transport to hospital. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Outcome: casualty stretchered to ambulance and transported to Lorne and Isles Hospital

Support the team who responded. They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.

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