Climber survives 1500ft fall before running four miles for help
Summary
A climber named Callum Laird survived a 1,500-foot fall from Goat Fell mountain on the Isle of Arran due to icy conditions. Despite his injuries, he managed to run about four miles to find help and was later treated at a hospital. Callum's experience serves as a reminder of the risks of climbing in icy conditions.Key Facts
- Callum Laird fell 1,500 feet from Goat Fell mountain on Arran due to ice.
- He was training for the Trans Gran Canaria ultramarathon when the fall occurred.
- Laird managed to break his fall by grabbing onto rocks and landed on soft ground.
- Despite losing his phone, he checked for broken bones and ran four miles to find help.
- A woman and her daughter found him on the trail and helped him with blankets and tea.
- He was treated for superficial burns, a chipped ankle, and an injured shin at the hospital.
- After treatment, he was airlifted to another hospital and discharged the same day.
- Laird cautioned other climbers on the importance of equipment and not hiking alone.
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