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climber with severe injuries from fall Highlands Serious incident
Sword of Gideon, Bealach na Bà
A climber sustained multiple severe injuries following a fall in the Sword of Gideon area near Bealach na Bà on 15 July. Torridon Mountain Rescue Team conducted a technical stretcher rescue involving a 200m lower, assisted by Coastguard helicopter R151. The casualty was evacuated to hospital.
Outcome: casualty evacuated by stretcher to hospital
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