Man rescued after being stranded on Cramond Island

A MAN was left with mild hypothermia after becoming stranded on Cramond Island last night.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Mar 2016, 10:25 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2016, 10:33 BST

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The causeway to Cramond Island. File picture Ian RutherfordThe causeway to Cramond Island. File picture Ian Rutherford
The causeway to Cramond Island. File picture Ian Rutherford

The walker, from Arran, got stuck on the island after walking across and falling victim to the fast-rising tide.

Rescuers said he had initially tried to wait for the water level to fall, but ended up trapped for four hours - eventually calling the emergency services as temperatures dropped at around 8pm.

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The RNLI Queensferry lifeboat crew carried out a rescue operation with the help of the South Queensferry Coastguard.

People are often caught out by the fast-rising tide. Picture: Ian RutherfordPeople are often caught out by the fast-rising tide. Picture: Ian Rutherford
People are often caught out by the fast-rising tide. Picture: Ian Rutherford

The man, who was reportedly in Edinburgh while he waited for a hospital operation, was then passed into the care of the ambulance service and taken to hospital.

To get safe crossing times to Cramond Island, text CRAMOND to 81400.

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