A West Highland Way walker has been airlifted to hospital following a terrifying 40-foot plunge.
The walker was rescued by the Loch Lomond Rescue boat after falling from the scary height and sustaining "serious injuries."
The rescue boat team sprang into action on Friday, August 29, after being paged by Police Scotland.
Launching into action, the boat raced to the scene near Ivow Island on the east side of the loch.
With the assistance of rangers from the national park, the person was taken by rescue boat to an awaiting ambulance and incoming trauma team from Helimed 5 at Inveruglas so they could receive treatment.
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A Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Spokesperson said: "Loch Lomond Rescue Boat were paged by Police Scotland at 15:37 on 29/08/25 at the request of Scottish Ambulance Service to reports of a person on the West Highland Way who had fallen, sustaining serious injuries and requiring immediate medical assistance.
"LLRB launched and proceeded to the location near Ivow Island on the east side of Loch Lomond and, once on scene, gathered information that the casualty had fallen approximately 35-40ft landing on rocks next to the waters edge.
"Our crew immediately began casualty care, assessing, treating, and packaging the casualty.
"With the assistance of the National Park Rangers, we successfully extricated the casualty to the Rescue Boat and conveyed them to a waiting ambulance at Inveruglus and with an incoming trauma team from Helimed five en route, our crew further assisted by clearing the carpark and keeping members of the public at a safe distance to allow for a safe and quick landing.
"We wish the casualty a speedy recovery and offer our sincere thanks to the other walkers who assisted prior to our arrival."
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