A Larkhall dad has made a desperate plea to track down the heroes who helped save his life after a horror knife accident.
Peter Wishart, found himself bleeding out after a camping knife he had been using slipped and slashed his arm last Wednesday.
The 54-year-old, who has a heart condition, had been unable to get out and about for weeks because of his poor health.
He had been gradually trying to get his fitness and activity levels back up again by going out hillwalking and was keen to start back camping.
Peter had gone out last week for a walk in a wooded area south of Larkhall and had decided to try out some of his camping equipment when his ordeal began.
He told Lanarkshire Live: "I was whittling and making a wee spoon and there was a knot in the wood.
"The knife flipped back across my arm. When I looked down there was a big gash and I thought I was in big trouble.
"My shirt started to fill with blood. I began to panic and made a run back to the roadside. But I suddenly thought I better slow down as that was making the blood flow quicker.
"I was bleeding out."
Peter made it to the side of the road at the Larkhall to Clyde Walkway, known locally as "The Monkey Road" and sat down at around 4.45pm that evening.
He added: "I began to pray for help as I really didn't think I was going to make it.
"I had called for an ambulance but it was taking so long to arrive."
However, it was at that point that a gentleman, who Peter now understands to be an army medic named Andy Lockhart, stopped to offer help.
A second man, whom he only knows as Alex, also a trained First Aider also stopped to help.
Peter said: “I prayed for help on the journey to the roadside while the blood was pumping out and I got two medical people with trauma pack, my prayers were answered.
“They were amazing, especially as the ambulance team never arrived until three hours later.
"I'm a very fortunate and grateful man and would like to say a big thank you.
“These two men saved me and took me to hospital. I have since been able to track down Andy who helped me and took me to A&E at Wishaw General Hospital but I have not been able to thank Alex.
"Although I have spoken with Andy who happened to pop into our local church last Sunday for me to speak with.
"I would like to thank them both together properly as I am in no doubt I wouldn't be here if not for them both."
If you think you can help Peter trace these local heroes then email: shirley.bartynek@reachplc.com
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