Coastguard rescues walker with suspected broken ankle

A person with a suspected broken ankle was rescued by Coastguard this afternoon (Monday) in Clousta.

Emergency services responded to a call made at 4.30pm to an incident on the West Side.

Teams from Lerwick, Hillswick, Walls and Sumburgh were called to the aid of the injured person.

A rescue helicopter transferred the casualty to the Clickimin landing site in the town.

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