Helicopter wins rescue battle
A HELICOPTER crew battled 80mph winds to rescue an injured French fisherman off the Western Isles yesterday.
The alarm was raised at 3am following reports that the man had suffered crush injuries on board the fishing boat Julien Coleou, 58 miles west of Benbecula.
Facing Force 9 gales and 30ft waves, the Coastguard helicopter pilot had to abandon the first rescue attempt and wait for calmer conditions and daylight before returning to winch the injured crewman to safety.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Wednesday 15 February 2012
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