Paraglider 'seriously injured' after crashing into hillside
The Torridon Mountain Rescue Team was conducting a training session in Shieldaig when they were alerted to the incident in the hills above Strathcarron.
A Coastguard helicopter lifted the team onto the hill. Ambulance paramedics and a winch paramedic carried out initial treatment.
Due to the severity of the paraglider's injuries, an air ambulance was requested to begin providing critical care.
The casualty was then transported to the hospital via helicopter.
A post from Torridon Mountain Rescue Team read: 'Our team arrived and were lifted onto the hill by Coastguard helicopter R151, where they worked alongside the local ambulance paramedics and Winch Paramedic to provide initial care to the casualty.
'Because of the severity of the injuries, the air ambulance was requested, and Helimed 2 was quickly on scene with a Critical Care team.
'After packaging and making the casualty as comfortable as possible, the team aided with transferring between helicopters for onward travel to hospital in Helimed 5. We wish the casualty all the best with their recovery.'
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