A person has been rushed to hospital after plunging 25ft from a Scots waterfall.
Emergency crews were alerted to the incident at Campsie Waterfall near Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, at around 5pm on Wednesday, July 17.
Lomond Mountain Rescue revealed they were called to assist the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) after a hiker had fallen approximately 25ft onto a rocky area.
In total, the SAS sent three special operations response teams, an ambulance, and a critical care crew to the scene.
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Following the incident, the person was rushed to hospital for treatment.
In pictures captured during the situation by Mountain Rescue teams, several emergency workers - including police and ambulance teams - were pictured at the scene.
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A spokesperson for the SAS said: "We received a call at 4.48pm to attend an incident at Campsie Waterfall near Lennoxtown.
"Three special operations response teams (SORT), an ambulance and a critical care team were dispatched to the scene.
"One patient was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Lomond Mountain Rescue Team said: "At 5.37pm on Wednesday, July 17, Lomond MRT were called to assist the Scottish Ambulance Service following an accident at Campsie Glen where a casualty had fallen approximately 25ft onto a rocky area."
"Many thanks to colleagues from Strathclyde Police Mountain Rescue and HM Coastguard R199 who were also in attendance."
Additionally, a spokesperson for the Scottish Mountain Rescue Service added: "Lomond Mountain Rescue Team were called out on Wednesday, July 17, for a casualty who had fallen 25ft in Campsie Glen.
"Well done to the team and everyone from Police Scotland Strathclyde MRT and HM Coastguard R199 who carried out this rescue successfully.
"We wish the casualty a quick recovery.
"If you're ever in need of assistance in the hills or outdoor spaces, CALL 999, Ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue."
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