Scots hill walker stuck in collapsed tent overnight as Storm Bert battered country

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A hill walker was forced to spend the night in a collapsed tent after becoming stranded in the Highlands as Storm Bert battered the country.Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team were alerted to the man stuck in a tent yesterday morning, Saturday, November 23, and sent out a team to the area.Despite the amber weather warning three team members were dispatched and located the walker and took him back to thier base to warm up, before he was transported to Ullapool.A spokesperson for Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team said: "The team was called out yesterday morning to rescue a stranded walker on the path to Shenavall bothy, who’d spent a night in a collapsed tent as Storm Bert hit."Three team members travelling through some atrocious weather were able to quickly located the walker on the track above Corrie Hallie carpark, he was quickly assessed and taken back to our Dundonnell base where he was warmed up, a short time later he was transported to Ullapool to spend a night in a warm hotel bed."When planning to head into the mountains it’s always advisable to check the weather forecast before heading out."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.