Hillwalker rescued from Scots mountain after falling while hiking in Highlands

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A hillwalker was rescued after falling while climbing a Scots mountain. The person in question fell while traversing along the Stac Pollaidh, in the Highlands.They had to be taken off the mountain - described on walkhighlands.co.uk as having "great views" and involving "a tricky scramble" - on a stretcher.A post on the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page read: "A full team callout to assist a walker who’d taken a tumble on the lower slopes of Stac Pollaidh yesterday afternoon."As the team started to arrive and deploy, all the equipment was then carried up to the casualties location, the casualty was assessed by our Medical crew before being treated, packaged and then stretchered down to the carpark."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.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The post, which was accompanied by a picture of the walker on the stretcher, said: "The Casualty then made their way to Raigmore hospital for treatment.