Assynt Mountain Rescue Team scrambled after woman falls on Ben Hope in Sutherland

A woman was rescued from the UK’s most northerly Munro after falling and suffering various injuries.

The woman was on 3041 feet high Ben Hope in Sutherland when she slipped.

The alarm was raised around 5pm on Sunday and dozen members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team were scrambled.

“She had a suspected broken wrist and other injuries,” said team leader Ben Dyson.

“After administering pain relief and splinting the affected limb, the casualty was stretchered off the hill to a waiting ambulance. All team members were back at home by 1am ready to start the new week. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.”

The teams also advised that people always carry spare warm clothing and food when going out in the hills, “just in case”.

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