Tag: search and rescue

Sailor stranded in rough seas following engine failure rescued by Kyle RNLI

A LONE sailor has been rescued by Kyle RNLI, following a technical fault near Loch Duich last night. The yacht experienced an engine failure close...

Royal Navy rescue man trapped beneath overturned tractor

The Royal Navy’s duty search and rescue Sea King yesterday went to the aid of a man trapped beneath an overturned tractor. Called at 9.01am,...

St Andrews University backs Save RAF Leuchars campaign

THE University of St Andrews has thrown its backing behind the under-threat RAF base in neighbouring Leuchars. The 600-year-old university, which was attended by Prince...

Woman airlifted to hospital after playful dogs dislocated her knee

AN undertaker enjoying a walk in the park sparked a £2,000 air rescue when she was bowled over by her enthusiastic dogs. Heather Bisset, 40,...

Two men rescued in Highlands following avalanche

TWO men were air lifted to hospital after getting caught in an avalanche in the remote West Highlands on Boxing Day. The pair were climbing...

Schoolgirl falls 90ft after horror handlebar flip

By Rory Reynolds A TEENAGE girl is tonight in hospital after flipping over her bike handlebars and plunging 90-feet down a gorge. The 16-year-old high school...

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