‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro
A COUPLE have been rescued by Wester Ross “heroes” after getting cragfast up a Munro on the Glenelg peninsula.
At around 7pm yesterday evening (May 5), the police notified Glenelg Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) that a couple of hill walkers were cragfast on their descent from Beinn Sgritheall — a 974-metre tall mountain around 17km south of Kyle of Lochalsh. Cragfast refers to being stranded or stuck on a crag.
Glenelg Mountain Rescue said: “With a good turnout for the Glenelg team and additional support from our neighbouring team at Kintail MRT, the couple were located and escorted to safety. The teams stood down just before midnight with a job well done.
“Thanks go to all the Glenelg and Kintail team members that turnout out to assist. We hope the couple are none the worse for their experience, and we wish them a safe journey home.”
Kintail MRT said: “It’s always nice to be able to support our neighbour team and maintain a good relationship. Team work makes the dream work.”
On social media, Sandra MacBeth commented: “Blimmin’ heroes!”
Glenelg MRT is a volunteer service that gives assistance to anyone to requires it, day or night, 365 days a year. To donate to the charity, visit: https://glenelgmountainrescue.org.uk/donations
