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Edinburgh Live
05-07-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Scottish woman broke back after plummeting 20ft as pals rushed to stop her drowning
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Scottish woman suffered a broken back after a terrifying 20-foot fall from a coastal path, with her quick-thinking companions saving her from potentially drowning. Lesley Nicol, 50, recounted the traumatic incident that occurred while she was out for a stroll along the Fife Coastal Path with her husband, father, and a friend on March 9 last year. Suddenly, the ground crumbled beneath her, causing her to plummet down the cliff onto rocky terrain below. Reliving the distressing event, Lesley explained: "I can remember looking up and trying to grab hold of something – the next thing I felt was landing feet first on the rocks, falling backwards and hitting my head. And then a lot of pain." After the fall, she found herself with a fractured spine, a smashed foot, and a head wound. Her husband, father, and friend, defying their initial instincts, were compelled to move her due to the rising tide threatening her position. (Image: SCAA) Despite being in intense agony, Lesley remembered: "They had no choice. I had obviously done some serious damage, but they couldn't leave me lying where I was, or I would have drowned.", reports the Daily Record. To summon help, Lesley's father and husband took separate paths to find a mobile signal in the secluded spot, eventually managing to reach emergency services. She went on to describe how they managed the situation: "We staunched the bleed from my head wound with tissues I had in my bag and I tried to keep calm. Dad's friend kept talking to me to keep me awake but I was in so much pain in my foot and lower back. "I almost lost consciousness a couple of times and it seemed forever before the men came back and said help was on its way. I just had to hang on." (Image: SCAA) A rescue helicopter from Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) was dispatched to the scene from Perth due to the difficulty in obtaining a phone signal, the remote location and nature of the fall. The emergency services received an only approximate location, leading SCAA to search the coastline before locating the family amidst the rocks. Lesley recounted: "They were first on scene, landing nearby on a grassy bank, and I've never been so relieved to see anyone. It was a cold, windy day and they immediately erected a shelter around me to protect me as they administered pain relief. "SCAA's paramedics were just amazing – so calm and so reassuring. I had been frantic with pain and worry that no one would come to help and suddenly these guys were by my side, taking control of everything and comforting and calming me. They are very special people." With the arrival of Coastguard reinforcement, assistance was provided to stretcher Lesley to the awaiting helicopter. Reflecting on her experience, she expressed: "The crew re-arranged things on board to ensure my husband could fly with me. It was good to have him there and I'm so grateful to the crew for making that possible." In little over five minutes, Lesley was airlifted to the Major Trauma Centre at Dundee. She was promptly taken into A&E upon her arrival. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. X-rays and a CT scan revealed that she had suffered a broken back and her heel was shattered in three places, necessitating extensive surgery to fit metal rods and pins to stabilise the joint. Reflecting on her ordeal, she expressed her gratitude: "I spent more than two weeks in hospital and I never stopped thanking my lucky stars that SCAA was there for me that day. It would have been really difficult for a land ambulance to reach me and the journey out over bumpy ground would have been horrendous." She praised the air ambulance service, saying: "SCAA landed beside me and immediately took the pain away. They flew me quickly and comfortably to advanced care with my husband by my side and I will be eternally grateful to them." Emphasising the importance of the service, she added: "SCAA is an invaluable service in Scotland. You never think you will ever need them but trust me, when things do go wrong, this is the team you want to see. They're just amazing."
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots mum had broken face 'pieced back together' after horror horse riding accident
Jennifer Landale, 31, had been helping a friend break in a young horse when she suffered a terrifying fall. A Scots mum had her face "put back together" after a horror horse riding accident. Jennifer Landale, 31, had been helping a friend break in a young horse at a farm near Huntly in Aberdeenshire when the freak incident took place in May 2021. She was thrown from the horse before the animal galloped away - dragging Jennifer by the reins along the ground. Jennifer was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) after suffering facial injuries so severe, her face had been "pushed back into her head". She said: "I fell to the side and mistakenly held onto the reins… I should have just let go. "I started to get dragged and was caught in the face with his back hoof. I wasn't aware of what had actually hit me, but my face took the extent of the force.' Her friend Helen was horrified to witness the accident unfold which left the mum with a broken jaw, eye socket, cheekbones and a fractured neck. Due to the possibility of brain damage, and the uncertainty of whether her condition would deteriorate, Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS) professionals travelled with Jennifer, constantly monitoring her. She underwent a gruelling 12-hour operation to reconstruct her face. Jennifer said: "My face had been pushed back into my head. "I knew my jaw was broken because I could feel it loose and moving around. I didn't realise what I had done to the rest of my face. "I broke my top jaw, eye socket, and cheekbones were broken, and I had a fracture in my neck. "The main concern was my right eye which was swollen shut and there was worry about the pressure on the optic nerve. 'Having a doctor-led team there, especially as they weren't sure if there was any severe brain damage, provided an extra level of reassurance for me. 'I'm so thankful to everyone on the day for helping me.' Jennifer spent nine nights in hospital, with the first evening in high dependency and another night in intensive care. She was cut 'ear to ear' to receive the facial surgery by specialists. She said: 'I'm now made of metal from my top jaw upwards. My eyes are now very sunken in my head but I'm very lucky that I didn't have any permanent damage to my eyes. 'The only permanent damage was my sense of smell, and I have very poor taste. Other than the change in my appearance I don't have any other serious injuries.' Jennifer, who recently gave birth to her son Glen, is grateful for the care she received after her equestrian injury. She added: 'Thanks to SCAA and the land ambulance crew I was lucky I got the attention I needed on the day. 'I am forever grateful for SCAA's help and support and the care delivered between my accident and arriving at hospital. The crew were all so reassuring and calming - if felt like a real, vital lifeline.'
Shafaq News
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Syrian aviation authority blocks AANES move on Qamishli Airport
Shafaq News/ On Saturday evening, the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) issued a statement rejecting the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria's (AANES) recent decision to establish a new authority for managing Qamishli International Airport. The SCAA stressed that the closure is binding on all local and international aviation entities, adding that it is the sole legally authorized body to manage airports and oversee air traffic within Syrian airspace. It further warned that any attempt to operate or utilize the airport without coordination with Damascus constitutes a violation of international aviation regulations. On June 19, the Executive Council of the AANES issued a decree establishing a general administration for Qamishli Airport, claiming authority over its operations. The council declared the move effective immediately and called on relevant parties to adhere to the new structure. Qamishli Airport has remained closed to civilian flights since the fall of the Al-Assad regime late last year. Since then, only Russian military aircraft have used the facility. Government institutions such as civil courts, population registries, and directorates of civil affairs, immigration, and passports also remain inactive in AANES-held areas, raising the risk of further administrative and political escalation.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hillsdale County boys golf teams wrap up conference finales ahead of MHSAA regionals
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Hillsdale County varsity boys golf teams wrapped up their conference schedules with championship meets. These were the final events on their schedules ahead of the MHSAA regional championships next week. More: Caleb Blonde's 3,600-meter total at regionals sets stage for upcoming state finals run Advertisement The Hillsdale Academy boys golf team won their sixth straight SCAA championship after winning the 18-hole SCAA championship finale at Cedar Lake Golf Course. The Colts finished with a team score of 330, 17 strokes better than No. 2 Mendon. Six different Hillsdale Academy golfers finished with only three different individual scores: Senior Kahle Welden and sophomore Ben Lutz each shot an 82, good enough to tie for second place overall. Senior Vincent Reagle and sophomore Lincoln Knirk tied for fourth after each shot an 83. Junior Grayson Young and sophomore Edward Keaster finished just outside the event's top 10 with each carding an 89. Cam Bingaman of Mendon was the top medalist for the day after shooting an 80. Kahle Welden ended his high school conference career on top as he finished first in the individual conference standings. Colts joining him as All-Conference honorees were Lincoln Knirk (2nd), and Ben Lutz (3rd). Other scores from the conference championship included: Mendon (347), Jackson Christian, Climax-Scotts and Colon (371), Will Carleton Academy (376), Athens (392), St. Philip Catholic Central (452), and Burr Oak (464). Advertisement The SCAA finale tournament was also the end of the conference season for the Cougar boys golf team from Will Carleton Academy. Fresh off setting a new school record, senior Will Thielen led the Cougar results with a 10th place finish and a final score of 87. Senior Tyler Slade finished the event with a 20th place finish and a final score of 93. Taking 23rd was sophomore David Maier with a 95. Senior Thomas Maier took 33rd wtih a 101. Elliot Johnson took 39th with a score of 115. Senior Jacob Gadelkarim took 50th with a score of 128. Hillsdale Academy senior Kahle Welden earned an individual title for the overall SCAA conference season. Jonesville and Hillsdale finish conference schedules The young Jonesville varsity Comet boys golf team completed its Cascades conference championship season at the conference meet held at Ella Sharp Park Golf Course in Jackson. Advertisement The Comets placed ninth overall as a team with a final score of 390. The conference was won by Hanover-Horton with a final score of 325. The individual champion was Hoyt Wrona of Hanover-Horton with a final score of 74. He was followed closely behind by teammate Bristen Cekander with a 75 to take second. For Jonesville, junior Cole Trumper took 18th overall with a final score of 90. Junior Grant Broesamle took 34th with a final score of 96. Taking 40th was freshman Max Young with a 99. Freshman Brock Trumper took 49th with a final score of 105. Hillsdale boys golf competed in the LCAA championship, which was won by Onsted for the first time since 2018. Blissfield won the LCAA championship event with a score of 332. The event was won by Anthony Mingione of Blissfield with a final score of 73 through 18 holes. For Hillsdale, senior Brahm Gambill shot 88 to take 15th overall. Senior Nice Muangprom shot 90 to take 19th overall. Junior Collin Mullaly took 29th overall with a score of 99. Freshman Joel Tucker took 38th overall with a score of 112. Junior Julian Harmon took 40th with a score of 121. Hillsdale senior Brahm Gambill took 15th overall at the LCAA championship event. Regional Finals Information Hillsdale and Jonesville will both compete in the Division 3, Region 18 championship. The event will be held at West Shote Golf and Country Club in Gross Isle on Tuesday, May 18. The 18-hole championship round begins at 10 a.m. and looks to send individual and team state qualifiers onto the Division 3 finals, which will be held on Friday, June 6 at The Meadows hosted by Grand Valley State University. Advertisement Hillsdale Academy will head to Hampshire CC in Dowagiac, MI for the Division 4, Region 21 championship on Wednesday, May 28. Colts look to qualify as a team again for the Division 4 state championship, which will be held at Katke Course at Ferris State University. The Colts already have experience at the Katke Course after hosting a pre-state tune-up invitational on May 14. Hillsdale Academy took fifth overall in that invitational, which hosted some of the top teams contending for a D4 state championship. Senior Kahle Welden took sixth place overall in that event, which would indicate a potential all-state finish should the Colts qualify for the state finals. This article originally appeared on Hillsdale Daily News: Hillsdale County boys golf teams wrap up conference finales ahead of MHSAA regionals
STV News
16-05-2025
- Health
- STV News
Mum airlifted to hospital after suffering heart attack during family bike ride
An Aberdeenshire schoolteacher was airlifted to hospital after she suffered a heart attack during a family bike ride. Steph was enjoying a day out at the Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre during the Easter holidays when she began to feel unwell. The Kemnay woman managed to manoeuvre herself off the trail before falling unconscious. 'I was trying to keep up with my eldest daughter on the trails when I suddenly felt really ill,' the 51-year-old says. 'My eyesight became blurry, and I knew I was going to pass out.' SCAA Steph was airlifted to hospital The mother-of-two began to hear voices around her as she regained consciousness. Steph added: 'A member of staff from the centre arrived on a quadbike and I believe he called 999. 'That's roughly when the pain in my chest started. It then radiated down to my elbows, and I couldn't feel my hands or open my eyes, it was unbearable. 'I couldn't move, my arms and legs felt so heavy, and I knew it wasn't going to be possible for me to get myself up.' A medical team arrived by land ambulance and conducted an ECG test. They concluded there was an issue with the teacher's heart. Steph was transported to a meeting point where paramedics were able to supply pain relief and confirmed that she needed urgent medical treatment. As the travel by road would clock in at over an hour and a half, a crew from Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCCA) stepped in and managed to lift her into the helicopter. In just 15 minutes, she arrived at Aberdeen's Royal Infirmary. 'The SCAA paramedics had warned me that when we arrived at ARI, lots of people would swarm me,' the mum said. 'When we landed, I got wheeled quickly into surgery in a big hurry. 'I had a stent fitted to fix a block in my right coronary artery. The whole operation was complete in 45 minutes, and I was allowed to go home after three days. SCAA Steph has since shared her story at charity events. 'I heard from the cardiologist the following day that I had had a lucky escape, but I eventually found out just how close I had been to dying.' Since her heart attack, Steph has become a supporter of SCAA. She is now a SCAA volunteer, regular giver, lottery player, and recently shared her story at the charity's Operation Skyward launch event held at the Aberdeen base. Here she was able to reunite with the crew and aircraft that played a vital role in getting her the medical care needed to save her in time. Steph said: 'It's important for me that others get the same opportunity I did – for SCAA to reach more people in time. 'I didn't expect to nearly die on a hillside in Glenlivet at the age of 51, that wasn't part of my plan. My life was hanging in the balance. 'Thank you is not enough, but that's all I can say. It's a debt I can never repay.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
