Man airlifted to hospital after avalanche in the Cairngorms By David Kerr February 5 2017, 11:33 am February 5 2017, 11:33 am Share Man airlifted to hospital after avalanche in the Cairngorms Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1161431/man-airlifted-hospital-avalanche-cairngorms/ Copy Link A rescue A man has been airlifted to hospital after being avalanched in the Cairngorms. The incident happened in the Garbh Choire area of Braeriach on Saturday afternoon. A man suffered a leg injury in the avalanche. He was rescued by the coastguard helicopter Rescue 951 and airlifted to Raigmore Hospital. Braemar and Aberdeen mountain rescue teams were also called out as a result. Ina statement Braemar MRT said: “Take care out there people, it’s full on winter conditions, please read forecasts and pick your route.”
