A hillwalker was rescued from Goatfell by Arran Mountain Rescue Team members last weekend. The team was called out at 3.45pm on Saturday to help a male hillwalker with an ankle injury on the Goatfell path. Team members reached the casualty quickly and after assessing his injuries, the walker was helped to the team’s Argocat then transferred to a team Land Rover. He was then transported to the team base to get warm up.
The team reminds anyone venturing up into the Arran hills at this time of year, that although it is not visibly winter conditions yet, the weather can still be harsh and the correct clothing for the forecast, as well as all other hill walking essentials, are advisable.