Dramatic scenes unfolded at Calderglen Country Park today as firefighters rescued a man who had survived a horror plunge overnight.
Emergency crews, including water rescue support, raced to the scene in East Kilbride where firefighters staged the daring rescue on difficult terrain deep into the forest along the Rotten Calder River.
Lanarkshire Live understands the casualty fell down a steep embankment some time last night and was only just discovered by a dog walker earlier this morning.
His condition is not yet known but he is reportedly being treated at Wishaw Hospital.
A spokesperson for South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture said: “It would appear a member of the public suffered a fall down an embankment. They were discovered by a dog walker who called emergency services and alerted a member of our team who was carrying out routine checks in the area.
“Our staff were able to assist the emergency services and the casualty was rescued from the location and transported to a waiting ambulance. The rescue commander thanked all the staff at the park for their assistance in the rescue.
“We hope the individual involved makes a full and speedy recovery.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.20am on Monday, October 10 to reports of a male down an embankment at Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride.
"Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the scene, including specialist rope and water rescue teams, to assist emergency service partners.
"Crews worked to bring the casualty to safety using equipment including a stretcher and he was handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service."
Police Scotland said they did not attend the incident.
The Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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