Rider airlifted from Carron Valley by military helicopter

RSV_Ecosse
RSV_Ecosse Posts: 237
edited May 2010 in MTB general
Hurt cyclist rescued by military

A military helicopter has been used to help the emergency services
rescue a cyclist injured in a forest in central Scotland.
The man was hurt while mountain biking in Carron Glen, west of Denny,
at lunchtime.
The ambulance service said its medical helicopter had been unable to
land near the injured cyclist so it sought help from the Ministry of
Defence.
A rapid response vehicle and ambulance also made their way to the
scene.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tay ... 678166.stm

Anyone know what happened?. Hope all concerned are ok. :(

Was going to head up there myself yesterday afternoon but something came up so we didn't manage. Was up there today though.
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  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    Been there, done that.

    Mothers Day 2008.

    55 mile chopper trip.

    Broken femur, metal plate inserted.

    ouch...!...!...!

    Hope the casualty is ok.
  • steve77345
    steve77345 Posts: 52
    Hope the guy is OK.
    On my first trip to Carron Valley we stopped to read a sign that had been put up before the last section. It said something like - "Thanks to all of those that helped me on xx date after my accident. Your actions and speed were crucial in minimising my injuries."

    I went down that section a wee bit slower than I would have, had I not read that sign. Nice of the guy to post a thank you note though.

    Steve

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