Rescue teams currently assisting walkers on Ben Macdui

A coastguard helicopter and a mountain rescue team are currently providing assistance to two walkers on Ben Macdui.

Braemar Mountain Rescue Team have been joined by the air support after it was reported that one of the party had sustained an injury.

The couple are currently being walked off the hill by the mountain rescue team.

Team currently called out to Ben Macdui to rescue two walkers, one with an injury. Very wet tonight. Helicopter deployed but grounded due to mist.

— BraemarMRT (@BraemarMRT) October 20, 2020

The helicopter had been grounded due to mist with conditions on the hill said to be “very wet”.

A police spokesman said: “Two people were located on Ben Macdui after they called to report that one had fallen and hurt themselves.

“Braemar Mountain Rescue Team and the Coastguard helicopter were called.

“The couple were located and are currently being walked off the mountain.”