Third Criffel SOS for team

The casualty had hurt their ankle on the hill and needed assistance and treatment.
Ten members of Moffat Mountain Rescue Team were called in by the police at about 1.30 pm.
They made their way to the casualty site with first aid equipment and a stretcher. An assessment was carried out at the scene and pain relief was given and the walker was then taken down on the stretcher to a waiting ambulance to be transferred to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Deputy team leader James Coles said: “The casualty was in a particularly difficult location on the hill which meant it took a long time to get the equipment required for the carry out to the scene.
“The team carried the casualty off the hill through some very difficult terrain using a back rope to protect the stretcher on steep ground.
“The team finally stood down at 6.30 pm, five hours after the initial call and then cleaned down all the equipment used on the callout to eliminate and Covid risk.”
And in a warning to other walkers, he added: “Since lockdown has finished the team has responded to three incidents on Criffel, making it quite a hotspot.
“Although a relatively small hill at 1870 feet, the ground can be quite challenging in places and is known as an ankle breaker!”