'Busman's holiday' for rescue pilot in Cairn Gorm crisis
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It was an unexpected call of duty last night for an off duty coastguard rescue helicopter pilot.
Walking on Cairn Gorm, the Inverness-based flyer went to the aid of a woman hiker who had injured her leg.
After he summoned help, 12 members of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team went to the women's aid.
She and her walking partner were descending the 3599ft high peak when she slipped around 8pm.
Iain Cornfoot, leader of Cairngorm MRT, said the woman, in her 20s, suffered a lower leg injury while at about 2800ft up the hill.
"Thankfully the off-duty helicopter pilot was nearby and went to help.
"He managed to communicate more information about the situation and get her comfortable before we arrived," he said.
The team then stretchered the woman off the hill, carrying her a mile to medical help at around 11.30pm.
Her condition is unknown.
