A child is in hospital after falling from rocks on the Aberdeenshire coast. Emergency services, including HM Coastguard and ambulance teams, responded to the incident in Gardenstown at approximately 7:30 pm on Sunday, July 12. The girl was brought to safety and transported to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, where her current condition remains unknown.
Emergency Response Details
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard stated: "Macduff Coastguard Rescue Team assisted a girl into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service after she was reported to have fallen at Gardenstown at about 7:35 pm on July 12." The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed they dispatched one ambulance to the scene and transported one female patient to the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.
Scene and Aftermath
Images from the scene show multiple emergency service vehicles by the water. The incident occurred near the coastal village of Gardenstown, a popular spot for rock pooling and coastal walks. The cause of the fall is under investigation, but initial reports suggest the girl slipped on wet rocks.
