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STV News
4 days ago
- General
- STV News
Six people rescued from boat stranded on Loch Lomond
Six people were rescued from a boat that had become grounded and was taking in water on Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond Rescue Boat was launched to assist a boat stranded in the area of Balmaha around 10.53pm on Saturday. Police Scotland called for help after Belfast Coastguard reported a 31-foot motor cruiser had lost power and was taking on water in the area. LLRB arrived at the scene shortly after and discovered that the boat, which had six people on board, had grounded on Endrick Bank. A member of the team entered the water and confirmed the people were safe before attaching a long rope to the boat. The vessel was towed to deeper water by the rescue boat and assisted to Balamah Pier. Crews were stood down at 12.30am on Sunday and returned to base. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Two hikers seriously injured after plunging from cliff at Scots beauty spot
Two rescue teams were called to their aid HIKE RESCUE Two hikers seriously injured after plunging from cliff at Scots beauty spot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO hikers were left hurt after falling from a cliff at a Scots beauty spot. They were part of a group of three when they plunged from a height while walking on the West Highland Way yesterday afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Two hikers were seriously hurt after falling on the West Highland Way Credit: Facebook: Loch Lomond Rescue Boat 4 They had to be lowered by rescue basket to a waiting boat Credit: Facebook: Loch Lomond Rescue Boat 4 They were taken to a waiting ambulance by the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Credit: Facebook: Loch Lomond Rescue Boat 4 The fell from a height and landed on rocks yesterday Credit: Facebook: Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Two of the walkers sustained serious injures after landing on rocks after the horror fall. The alarm was raised around 3.55pm and the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat was scrambled to the scene. After the boat crew arrived at the scene, they had to call for backup to help get to the injured group to help get them off the cliff. A Mountain Rescue team from Arrochar were then called out as the rescue boat crew began treating the injured hikers. The third hiker fortunately didn't need any medical help and left the scene. Two rescue crew remained with the injured hikers while the boat picked up the Mountain Rescue Team. The MRT then used ropes to lower the injured hikers onto the boats in a rescue basket. They were taken one at a time to paramedics waiting for them at Inveruglus. A spokesperson for the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat said: "Loch Lomond Rescue Boat were paged by Police Scotland at 15:55 on 22/7/25 to reports of three persons on the West Highland Way who had fallen sustaining serious injuries and requiring immediate medical assistance. "LLRB launched swiftly and proceeded to the location near Ivow Island on the east side of Loch Lomond. Girl, 7, killed and another fights for life after tree 'splits and crashes down' in park 'heaving with families' "Once on scene, our crew immediately began casualty care, assessing, treating, and managing two patients whilst the third left scene and didn't wish medical attention. "Both casualties had fallen from height landing on rocks, and due to the difficult location of these casualties, we requested assistance from Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team for extrication. "Two memebers of LLRB crew remained on scene with the casualties to continue treatment, whilst the boat returned to collect MRT colleagues." They added: "Crew stood down at 20:30hrs and returned to base. "We wish both casualties a speedy recovery and would like to thank Arrochar Mountain Rescue team and Scottish ambulance colleagues for their assistance." The Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team added: "Our team responded to an incident on the East side of Loch Lomond, where two walkers sustained injuries after falling down a steep drop along the West Highland Way. "Both walkers were unable to continue their journey and required immediate assistance. "With help from the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat, our team members were transported from Inveruglas to the casualties' location. "First aid was administered on scene, and both individuals were stretchered to the boat before being transferred to waiting ambulances in Inveruglas. "A huge thank you to the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat crew, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service for their swift and invaluable support. "We also wish both casualties a full and speedy recovery."
The Herald Scotland
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Walkers seriously injured after falling along West Highland Way
Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) said it was paged by Police Scotland to reports of three persons on the West Highland Way who had fallen sustaining serious injuries and requiring immediate medical assistance. Once at the scene, the LLRB crew "began casualty care, assessing, treating, and managing two patients whilst the third left scene and didn't wish medical attention". LLRB added: "Both casualties had fallen from height landing on rocks, and due to the difficult location of these casualties, we requested assistance from Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) for extrication. READ MORE: "Two members of LLRB crew remained on scene with the casualties to continue treatment, whilst the boat returned to collect MRT colleagues. "With the assistance of Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team utilising rope techniques, we lowered and loaded the first patient onto the Rescue Boat and conveyed them to the waiting ambulance at Inveruglas. "We then returned to collect the remaining casualty and crew before again returning to Inveruglas to meet the second ambulance. Crew stood down at 20:30hrs and returned to base. "We wish both casualties a speedy recovery and would like to thank Arrochar Mountain Rescue team and Scottish ambulance colleagues for their assistance." Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team said: "Our team responded to an incident on the East side of Loch Lomond, where two walkers sustained injuries after falling down a steep drop along the West Highland Way. Both walkers were unable to continue their journey and required immediate assistance. "With help from the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat, our team members were transported from Inveruglas to the casualties' location. First aid was administered on scene, and both individuals were stretchered to the boat before being transferred to waiting ambulances in Inveruglas. "A huge thank you to the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat crew, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service for their swift and invaluable support. We also wish both casualties a full and speedy recovery."
Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Major Loch Lomond rescue mission as three walkers plunge down steep cliffs
The duo, as well as one other walker, had been negotiating the West Highland Way when all three fell down a steep rockface. Two walkers suffered serious injuries after falling on to rocks whilst tackling the West Highland Way. The pair, along with a third walker, had been navigating the famous trail when all three plummeted down a steep rock face near Island I Vow – roughly two and a half miles north of Inversnaid – on Tuesday afternoon. The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) received an alert from Police Scotland at 3.55pm following reports of three people on the West Highland Way who had fallen, suffering serious injuries and needing urgent help. They deployed straight away and headed to the scene near Island I Vow, on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. Upon arrival, they began casualty care, evaluating, treating and monitoring two patients immediately, whilst the third left the scene and declined medical attention. Given the location of the two injured hikers, LLRB called for back-up from Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team (Arrochar MRT). Two LLRB crew members stayed at the scene with the casualties to continue treatment, whilst the boat returned to ferry mountain rescue volunteers to the scene. A LLRB spokesman said: "With the assistance of Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team utilising rope techniques we lowered and loaded the first patient onto the rescue boat and conveyed them to the waiting ambulance at Inveruglus. "We then returned to collect the remaining casualty and crew before again returning to Inveruglus to meet the second ambulance. "We wish both casualties a speedy recovery and would like to thank Arrochar Mountain Rescue team and Scottish ambulance colleagues for their assistance." A spokesperson for Arrochar MRT stated: "Our team responded to an incident on the east side of Loch Lomond, where two walkers sustained injuries after falling down a steep drop along the West Highland Way. Both walkers were unable to continue their journey and required immediate assistance. "With help from the LLRB, our team members were transported from Inveruglas to the casualties' location. First aid was administered on scene, and both individuals were stretchered to the boat before being transferred to waiting ambulances in Inveruglas. "A huge thank you to the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat crew, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service for their swift and invaluable support. We also wish both casualties a full and speedy recovery." Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted.
Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Two walkers seriously injured after falling down steep cliffs on banks of Loch Lomond
The duo, as well as one other walker, had been negotiating the West Highland Way when all three fell down a steep rockface. Two walkers suffered serious injuries after falling on to rocks whilst tackling the West Highland Way. The pair, along with a third walker, had been navigating the famous trail when all three plummeted down a steep rock face near Island I Vow – roughly two and a half miles north of Inversnaid – on Tuesday afternoon. The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) received an alert from Police Scotland at 3.55pm following reports of three people on the West Highland Way who had fallen, suffering serious injuries and needing urgent help. They deployed straight away and headed to the scene near Island I Vow, on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. Upon arrival, they began casualty care, evaluating, treating and monitoring two patients immediately, whilst the third left the scene and declined medical attention. Given the location of the two injured hikers, LLRB called for back-up from Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team (Arrochar MRT). Two LLRB crew members stayed at the scene with the casualties to continue treatment, whilst the boat returned to ferry mountain rescue volunteers to the scene. A LLRB spokesman said: "With the assistance of Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team utilising rope techniques we lowered and loaded the first patient onto the rescue boat and conveyed them to the waiting ambulance at Inveruglus. "We then returned to collect the remaining casualty and crew before again returning to Inveruglus to meet the second ambulance. "We wish both casualties a speedy recovery and would like to thank Arrochar Mountain Rescue team and Scottish ambulance colleagues for their assistance." A spokesperson for Arrochar MRT stated: "Our team responded to an incident on the east side of Loch Lomond, where two walkers sustained injuries after falling down a steep drop along the West Highland Way. Both walkers were unable to continue their journey and required immediate assistance. "With help from the LLRB, our team members were transported from Inveruglas to the casualties' location. First aid was administered on scene, and both individuals were stretchered to the boat before being transferred to waiting ambulances in Inveruglas. "A huge thank you to the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat crew, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service for their swift and invaluable support. We also wish both casualties a full and speedy recovery." Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted.
