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Man injured in fall west of Abisko rescued by helicopter

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Man injured in fall west of Abisko rescued by helicopter
Key Points
  • A man fell and was injured west of Abisko.
  • Mountain rescuers transported him by helicopter and stretcher through rugged terrain.
  • The rescue was authorized under LSO, and he was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The alarm reached the police at around 2:30 PM on Friday, according to a source. 5 km to the helicopter, according to a source. The rescue operation was authorized under the Act on Protection against Accidents, according to an official.

The man was then transported by ambulance to the hospital, according to an official.

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