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Moffat and Galloway Mountain Rescue Teams Collaborate in Criffel Rescue Operation

On Monday, 19th February 2024, at 13:32, the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was mobilised by Police Scotland for a rescue operation on Criffel near New Abbey, following reports of an injured walker. The individual had suffered a fall between

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Cairngorm and Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Teams Collaborate in Ice Slip Rescue

In a display of teamwork and swift action, the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was called into action following an incident where a male sustained a lower leg injury due to a slip on ice. Before the CMRT’s arrival, the

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Kingussie Photographer Donates £1,072 to Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team

Ed Smith, a celebrated mountain photographer from Kingussie, has generously donated £1,072 to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT), a gesture made possible through the sales of his acclaimed “Northern Cairngorms” collection. Smith, who has spent considerable time in the

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Surge in Outdoor Activities Leads to Expansion of Tayside Mountain Rescue Team

Due to a significant increase in outdoor enthusiasts exploring the natural beauty of Perth and Kinross, Police Scotland’s Tayside Mountain Rescue Team is set to expand. Team leader PC Paul Morgan informed Perth and Kinross councillors of the decision to

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Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team Successfully Aids Fallen Mountaineer in Coire Cas

In a swift response to an emergency call, the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) conducted a successful operation to aid a fallen mountaineer in the Coire Cas area late yesterday afternoon. The operation saw team members, who are also staff

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Gratitude from the Brink: £5K Donation to Highland Rescue Team Marks 50-Year Survival Anniversary

In a remarkable act of gratitude, Rosie McCusker (nee Horder), a survivor of a dramatic mountain rescue operation over 50 years ago, has donated £5,000 to the Kintail Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT). As an 11-year-old, McCusker miraculously survived a 200ft

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Lomond Mountain Rescue Team Braces for Storm Isha with Essential Training

In a proactive response to the impending Storm Isha, the Lomond Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) conducted vital training exercises in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This session, strategically planned just before the storm’s arrival, was crucial for preparing

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Killin Mountain Rescue Team Responds to Two Emergencies Last Weekend

The Killin Mountain Rescue Team, registered charity number SC044098, reported two significant call-outs during the past weekend. The first incident occurred on Saturday 14th January at Meall Garbh, part of the Tarmachan hill range near Killin. A winter walker, while

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