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Iona Young

Edinburgh man rescued by mercy crews after falling from Arthur's Seat

An Edinburgh man has been rescued by mercy crews in the capital after falling from Arthurs Seat.

Emergency services attended the incident from around 6pm in Holyrood Park and Edinburgh police were on hand to assist the Scottish Fire Service in the rescue.

Ambulances, Police and several fire engines all attended the incident that took place on June 1.

The individual's condition is unknown but he is now in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a man having fallen at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh around 6.25pm on Thursday, 1 June.

“Officers attended and assisted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at the scene.

“The man has been recovered and passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.”

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