Devil's Pulpit warning after student's body pulled from water in three recent incidents
Lomond Mountain Rescue Team were called again to the Devil's Pulpit on Tuesday, just six days after Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi drowned at the beauty spot.
A warning has been issued to the public visiting a Scots beauty spot after mountain rescue teams were called to three incidents there in recent weeks, with the body of a student pulled from the water on one occasion.
Lomond Mountain Rescue Team returned to the Devil's Pulpit on Tuesday, May 28, just six days after Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi drowned at the beauty spot.
The latest medical emergency was reported at Finnich Glen, near the bottom on Conic Hill in Stirlingshire.
The crew worked with a ranger from the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and family members to transport the latest casualty on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
No more information is available on their condition at this stage.
On Wednesday morning a spokesperson for Lomond Mountain Rescue Team issued a warning over the deep pools with hazards not 'visible from the surface' at the Devil's Pulpit.
They said: "Whilst we may have been quieter on social media, three of the recent callouts have been at Finnich Glen (The Devils Pulpit).
"We understand the wish to visit this beautiful and interesting geological feature but would highlight that in addition to the parking/road traffic issues ~ there is no easy access to the gorge itself.
"The main gully steps has suffered a further collapse and would not be recommended. In addition, the gorge edge has a number of areas that are loose and actually overhang the gorge. Despite the recent dry spell leading to an apparently low water level, there are a number of deep (2m to 3m depth) pools that can contain entrapments hazards that are not visible from the surface.
"If visiting, please consider the potential consequences of a slip, wear appropriate footwear and above all stay safe."
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It comes after the body of Strathclyde University student Marwan was tragically recovered on Wednesday, May 21.
The 21-year-old student from Oman was enjoying a day out with friends when disaster struck.
It is understood Marwan attempted to cross a deeper section of the current and drowned.
One friend tried to desperately save Marwan by jumping into the water to save him. Sadly despite their best efforts Marwan was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.
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