Hiker saved on Arran mountain after suspected stroke

The hillwalker was taken to hospital

Author: Tom GrantPublished 20th Sep 2024

A hillwalker was dramatically rescued on an Arran mountain yesterday following a suspected stroke.

The Arran Mountain Rescue Team rushed to Goatfell around 2 pm on Thursday after getting a call about the hiker in trouble.

Helicopter support was immediately requested with aid arriving 10 minutes later.

The casualty was treated and transported to hospital.

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