Tree saves OAP after embankment fall

Fiona Simpson • Published 1 Apr 2010 14:12

AN 85-year-old was found clinging for her life to a tree after falling down a 30 foot embankment above the River Garnock in Kilwinning.

The elderly woman stumbled down a steep slope opposite Buckreddan Care Home after dropping some shopping. However she luckily managed to grab onto a tree which stopped her falling into the fast-flowing water below.

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This article appeared in Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald 31 Mar 10

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