Stranded walker rescued on banks of Loch Lomond
The walker was carried by stretcher to Loch Lomond rescue boat
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A walker on the West Highland Way has been taken to safety by rescue boat after becoming stranded in a remote part of the banks of Loch Lomond.
Lomond Mountain Rescue Team (Lomond MRT) said the walker, who had been vomiting, was suffering from exhaustion and unable to continue the route.
Crews from Loch Lomond Rescue Boat and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park ranger service joined the rescue, near Inversnaid, at about 18:00 on Sunday.
Lomond MRT said the person was "assessed, warmed and transferred by stretcher back to a point where evacuation by boat was possible".
A spokesperson added: "Thanks to all involved in the coordinated response and we wish the casualty a swift recovery."
The West Highland Way is a 96 mile (154km) walking route running from Milngavie, near Glasgow, to Fort William in the Highlands.
It typically takes walkers between four and 10 days to complete.
Rescue crews were called to a remote part of Loch Lomond near Inversnaid.