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a day ago
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Body found during search for 'experienced walker' on Scots island
Roderick MacPherson, known as Roddy, was last seen outside the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle of Skye on Monday, June 2. A body has been found during searches for an "experienced walker" on the Isle of Skye. Roderick MacPherson, known as Roddy, was last seen outside the Sligachan Hotel on Monday, June 2. Officers said the 67-year-old appeared to be walking in the direction of the Sligachan Bridge and has not been heard from since. Sadly, on Friday afternoon, the body of a man was traced by police and local mountain rescue teams in the Cuillins. Formal identification has yet to be made, but Roddy's heartbroken family have been informed. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Friday afternoon, June 6 2025, the body of a man was traced by police and local mountain rescue teams in the Cuillins, Isle of Skye. There would appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. "Formal identification has yet to be made. The family of Roddy MacPherson, 67, who had been reported missing from Skye on Wednesday, June 4 2025, have been informed." A spokesperson for the Skye Mountain Rescue Team confirmed they were called out on Wednesday morning to assist following reports that Roddy, who they described as "an experienced walker" had been reported missing. Extensive searches were carried out, mainly focusing on the Red Hills and parts of the Northern Cuillin. On Thursday efforts shifted to the area around Bruach na Frìthe - and around midday on Friday, with improved weather, a body was sighted on a grassy ledge high on the cliffs between Harta and Lota Corries. The spokesperson for the rescue team said: "It was immediately clear that lowering the casualty to safety would be long and technically demanding. A team member was lowered to a position above and confirmed there were no signs of life, and that significantly more equipment would be needed. "Fortunately, Stornoway Coastguard Helicopter R948 was able to return and carry out a direct lift from the ledge—an incredible effort and a huge relief. The helicopter later returned multiple times to help extract the teams and equipment back to Sligachan." They added: "Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Roderick MacPherson at this very difficult time. While formal identification has yet to be made, we understand this will come as deeply sad news to those that knew him."
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Hillwalker airlifted to hospital after plunging 50 feet from Scots mountain
Ten members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team were airlifted halfway up the rocky range and then continued on foot to reach the casualty who had sustained several injuries. A hillwalker has been airlifted to hospital after falling 50 feet off a Scots mountain. The terrifying incident unfolded on May 27 at Sgùrr nan Eag in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye as the hero mountain rescue team raced to the scene. The climber dropped 15 metres from the north-west ridge and due to low cloud the coastguard were unable to get near where they had fallen. Ten members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team were airlifted halfway up the rocky range and then continued on foot to reach the casualty who had sustained several injuries. After treating a number of injuries and stabilising the person they were able to get to a nearby Lochan further down the mountain where the casualty was taken by chopper to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. It is currently unknown how serious the climber's injuries are. Dramatic images from the scene show the mountain rescue volunteers in brightly coloured jackets as they set up a rope to clamber over the steep terrain to the casualty. Another shows the group crowded round the person with the steep drop and thick low cloud in the background. The Skye Mountain Rescue team shared news of the successful rescue and wrote: "As the team approaches 20 call-outs for the month, we were tasked again yesterday following reports of a climber who had fallen approximately 15 metres on the north-west ridge of Sgùrr nan Eag. "Low cloud made things tricky—preventing Coastguard helicopter R948 from reaching the scene initially. However, they were able to uplift 10 team members partway up the hill, allowing us to continue on foot to reach the casualty." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. They continued: "After assessing and treating the climber for multiple injuries, he was lowered vertically in a stretcher to safer ground, then carried down to the lochan at Coire Ghrunnda with assistance from Kintail Mountain Rescue. "Thankfully, the cloud lifted just enough for R948 to return and complete the evacuation—avoiding what would have been a very long stretcher carry. The casualty was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. "Huge thanks to the crew of R948 and our friends at Kintail Mountain Rescue and also Glenelg MRT who were on standby. We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery."
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Film-maker fell like a 'rag doll' down Skye mountainside
A film-maker has said he is lucky to be alive after tumbling 35m (115ft) down a rocky mountainside on Skye's Cuillin Erik Krasovskis fell near the peak Sgùrr nan Eag last was knocked unconscious and his body went limp like a "rag doll" before he came to a stop on a small ledge - saving him from falling a further 50m (164m)."If that little ledge hadn't stopped me there would have been lethal consequences," said Mr Krasovskis, who survived the ordeal with relatively minor injuries. He thanked rescuers who quickly went to his climbers in the area at the time gave him first aid, and volunteers from Skye Mountain Rescue Team assisted a coastguard helicopter crew in flying him from the scene to hospital in Inverness. The Cuillin Ridge is described in climbing as one of Europe's best mountaineering is seven miles (11km) long and its summits include 11 Munros - which are peaks over 914m (3,000ft).Completing the ridge - known as a traverse - involves climbing and scrambling, crossing a slopes often covered in loose rocks, using hands and feet. Mr Krasovskis and his friend Zak were on the ridge other climbers often do, they camped on the ridge overnight before completing the traverse the following 28-year-old, who makes films for outdoor sportswear and equipment brands, said: "The trip was going really well. "We were getting good footage. It was nice, sunny, dry weather. "Everything was going to plan."While scrambling, Mr Krasovskis' backpack of camera equipment threw him off balance as he made a short hop from higher to lower ground."The backpack pulled me back and the next thing I knew I was rolling down 35m for about 10-20 seconds," he said."I hit my head and I was knocked unconscious. This meant my body relaxed and I fell like a rag doll."My doctor said this saved me from serious injury because I wasn't fighting against the fall." Mr Krasovskis' fall was stopped by the small rocky ledge and he regained said: "I tried to stand up and I said to Zak 'I think I'm good'."I said we could try and walk down."Zak said: 'No chance. Your head is bleeding'. I hadn't realised how far I had fallen."Mr Krasovskis was wrapped in sleeping bags by his friend and emergency services were alerted."The mountain rescue team and helicopter paramedics saved my life," he said."I have to thank them for helping me so quickly."Mr Krasovskis needed stitches to a head wound and treatment for fractured said: "I was extremely lucky."Thirteen members of Skye MRT assisted in the was the team's first callout to the ridge of this year.
