Emergency services in Edinburgh have scrambled to a local beauty spot to save a casualty after an incident at Arthur's Seat.
The Scottish Ambulance Service were called to the scene around 4pm on Tuesday, April 4 and quickly called in assistance from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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Three crews from around the country and a chopper were then sent to the extinct volcano in the capital to assist in the rescue of a person.
The chopper was seen circling the hill several times before winching the injured person from the rock face.
Following the successful mission, the person was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for further treatment and their current condition is unknown.
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A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "HM Coastguard responded to a request from the Scottish Ambulance Service for assistance at Arthur’s Seat at approx. 4.35 pm yesterday (4 April).
"South Queensferry, Fisherrow and Dunbar Coastguard Rescue Teams were sent, alongside the Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick. The casualty was transported to a helicopter landing site for onward travel to hospital by ambulance."
The Scottish Ambulance Service has also been approached for comment.
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