Aberdyfi Search and Rescue went to the aid of a seriously injured farmer in Machynlleth on Saturday, following reports he may have been knocked over by a cow.

Shortly before 2pm, members of the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team were alerted to the plight of the man who needed to be rescued from the hills south of Machynlleth.

The 69-year-old farmer, had fallen down a bank from a hill track at Rhiw Gam and had suspected pelvic and spinal injuries.

Early reports suggest that he was knocked over by a cow.

Because of the nature of the injuries, assistance was requested from the coastguard helicopter, Rescue 936.

The winchman-paramedic was dropped at the scene and, together with team volunteers, set about stabilising the casualty and getting him onto a stretcher while R936 landed further down the valley.

The man was carried a short distance to a position suitable for winching him aboard the helicopter and then transported to Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth for further assessment and treatment.

Everyone was safely off the hill by 4.30pm.

On Monday, 16 September, shortly before 6.30am, call-handlers from the team were called out to two campers in distress on Cader Idris.

The couple, a man and woman in their 60s and 70s, had ascended the mountain from Minffordd on Sunday with the intent of staying out overnight. They encountered low cloud on the upper slopes and were unable to locate the summit hut. Wet and cold, they pitched their tent and spent an uncomfortable night on the hillside, but, increasingly anxious about their situation, called for assistance shortly before dawn.

The pair were able to supply accurate information about their position, but were too anxious to use this information to get themselves down off the mountain. A small party of team volunteers scaled the mountain and escorted the pair down to safety.

Everyone was back at their vehicles by 11.40am.

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