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Hats off
More than a thousand homes are reported to be without power in Shetland, after hurricane-force winds blasted the islands on Christmas Day. Gusts of up to 100mph were recorded. A helicopter dealing with a medical emergency was said to have been blown backwards by the wind. Two houses lost their roofs and two unoccupied caravans were destroyed. Scottish and Southern Energy said it had drafted in additional engineers to help restore power. The coastguard rescue helicopter was scrambled at about 15:00 on Christmas Day to assist with a woman on the island of Yell who was critically ill. The woman was taken to Sumburgh and then on to hospital in Lerwick. Wind conditions were so severe that the aircraft was flying backwards in some of the gusts of wind. A coastguard spokesman said the weather was "beyond hurricane conditions" at times. |
What's new about that? All the trees that have tried to grow in the Shetlands were blown into the North Sea centuries ago. The ones that are left are just overgrown bushes.
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I don't think anyone is suggesting it's "new," but simply a timely reminder that while most of us are enjoying a roast turkey or a bbq'd prawn, some are out risking all to help others.
All the best for the new year.... P1 |
OK; I missed your point. Happy New Year.
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