 The helicopter airlifted the bull from a remote area of Argyll and Bute |
The Royal Navy's Sea King helicopters based at HMS Gannet in Prestwick have recorded their busiest year. Figures show the Ayrshire-based search and rescue service responded to 344 calls, an increase of 81 on 2006.
The teams have reacted to a wide range of jobs including rescuing survivors of a boat explosion on Loch Lomond and pulling injured climbers off Ben Nevis.
There were also a number of medical evacuations and the air lift of a bull injured on a farm.
A Royal Navy spokeswoman said: "The three Sea Kings' grey and red livery is a frequent and very welcome sight.
"The teams based at Gannet and their distinctive helicopters provide a medical lifeline for serious injuries or conditions to islands on the west coast.
"In addition, Gannet's search and rescue Sea Kings lend much needed support to mountain rescue efforts. They often fly into extreme weather and terrain to rescue stricken climbers and walkers."
She added: "There are plenty of vessels and their crews in trouble around the often inhospitable coastline of the west coast which have never been more pleased to hear the distinctive thud of a Sea King's rotors as it swoops to their aid."
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