Hiker Rescued After Ankle Break on Charity Trek

Jake Evans, a 32-year-old hiker from Shrewsbury, sustained a severe ankle fracture while undertaking an ambitious 1,200km charity trek through Scotland. The incident occurred on Friday evening near the summit of Ben Klibreck, when an unexpected and powerful blast of wind caused him to fall.

Evans suffered a fracture in two places, leaving his foot at a 90-degree angle. He managed to create a makeshift shelter and call for help. Volunteers from Assynt Mountain Rescue eventually reached him around 00:30 GMT on Saturday after a challenging six-hour operation.

After being stabilized and warmed, Evans was stretchered down and later airlifted by helicopter to a waiting ambulance. He arrived at an Inverness hospital around midday, approximately 18 hours after his fall, to undergo surgery. Evans was on day 147 of his trek, which began on January 9th and aimed to raise funds for mental health charity Mind and Scotland: The Big Picture.

The rescue operation involved approximately 15 volunteers, some of whom were on duty for over 48 hours. Evans expressed gratitude for the rescuers' efforts, viewing the incident as an addition to his adventurous undertaking.