Dorothy Marshall looking to thank the girl who helped her after her fall at Pilmuir Road, Forres
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A PENSIONER who took a tumble on a path behind her house wants to thank the unknown girl who came to her aid.
Dorothy Marshall (78) of 42 Pilmuir Road is grateful the Good Samaritan helped her home after she was injured when she tripped while walking her six-year-old Brittany Spaniel around the block at around 10pm on Monday, April 25.
Dorothy said: “If the girl hadn’t helped me I don’t know what would’ve happened. I’m glad she went out of her way – people are so kind. I would like to say thank you and let her know how grateful I am. She saved me... and my dog Perry, who is very precious to me.”
Dorothy only has vague memories of the incident on the path behind Pilmuir Road leading to Ramflat Road, which resulted in a visit to Dr Gray’s A&E department.
Dorothy’s husband Alex’s poor health prevents him from walking Perry, who Dorothy got from a Spanish rescue centre around five weeks ago.
Her son Peter and teenage grandsons Donald, Cameron and Sam live nearby, but she has been enjoying bonding with the dog during walks.
She said: “Perry and I went for a wee walk around the block. My husband Alex wasn’t too happy I was going out on my own, but I took a torch as it was getting dark. I tripped on something – possibly where roots have raised the path. I don’t know how long I was lying there but I couldn’t get up. My arm and face were sore. My left arm bruised quickly and my chin was badly grazed as I banged it on the ground along with my right knee which was also sore. The side of my eye cut where my glasses came off. I worried Perry might run off as I’d only had him five weeks. He’s a rescue from Spain. He stayed beside me though.”
Dorothy’s family have since helped her piece together what happened.
She said: “I felt for my glasses and found them but I don’t remember anything else after that until I got home. My son Peter wrapped my hands – my right hand was badly grazed and flesh was hanging off a finger which gave me the most pain. The girl that found me told them she’d tried to call an ambulance but there were none available. Alex called Peter and they took me to A&E after my neighbour Sally cleaned me up. She put a freezing cloth on the swelling on my face. She’s a great neighbour. They all tried to help.”
Dorothy told the hospital staff she was worried about her cut finger.
She said: “They replied: never mind about that, what about all the bruising!”
Dorothy is recovering and despite having her arm in a sling, recently took Perry on a daytime walk.
