Injured Woman Rescued By River Ness Lifeboat Crew
An injured woman had to be rescued from the banks of the River Ness by lifeboat.
An injured woman had to be rescued from the banks of the River Ness by lifeboat last night.
She hurt her ankle whilst walking near Shore Street around 6.15pm.
Helmsman Stan MacRae and his volunteer crew helped move the casualty from the river bank to Inverness Marina, with the help of a paramedic who was treating her.
A waiting ambulance then transferred the woman to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.
Helmsman Stan MacRae said: "Where the casualty had injured herself made it impossible to safely get her out given her injuries. It was great thinking by the ambulance to realise the lifeboat was an asset they could use in this circumstance. We were more than happy to assist with the short safe passage round to the marina."