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Injured & Medical

Incidents responding to a casualty who is injured or suffering from a medical condition.

Stirrup Crag, Yewbarrow – Sat 2nd Nov 2024

The team was called on Saturday afternoon regarding a walker who had slipped, injured her ankle and was unable to mobilise further. The Team Leader initiated a full callout, and with the injured walker in mist, helicopter support was not possible. Team members made their way to the scene and Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Nether Wasdale, Wasdale – Sat 19th Oct 2024

Medical support was requested by the Police to assist a male who was unwell . Unfortunately the man died from his injuries. Our thoughts go to his family and friends.

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Fri 18th Oct 2024

The team was called by Cumbria Police about a walker who had become unwell after suffering from a suspected severe panic attack. She was unable to make further progress, having turned back before reaching the summit. A band of rain and continuing strong winds created a very cold environment with Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

River Irt – Sun 13th Oct 2024

We were called today by Cumbria Police about a walker who had slipped and fallen, sustaining a  painful wrist injury. The team was called out and arrived on scene. Unusually it was possible to drive very close to the walker’s location. A full medical assessment was completed before administering pain Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 12th Oct 2024

The team was called yesterday by Cumbria Police when a walker fell and sustained an injured ankle which prevented any further movement. A full callout was made with several team members deploying directly from the Wasdale Head Show which was in full swing. Once on scene the walker was assessed, Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Fri 11th Oct 2024

A call was received yesterday evening from North West Ambulance Service about a walker who had fallen and sustained a suspected fracture of his lower leg. The team was swiftly called out and made their way to the reported location, which was below the stream crossing on Brown Tongue. Once Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 5th Oct 2024

A call was received about a walker who was struggling to descend from Scafell Pike. He was suffering from cramping of his legs and had also taken a fall suffering minor cuts to his hands. The Team Leader made contact and agreed that after taking on some salty food and Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

St Bees Head – Thu 3rd Oct 2024

A call was received from North West Ambulance Service to assist with a transfer of a walker who had rolled on her ankle sustaining a painful fracture. Once the team was on scene a medical assessment was made with pain relief given followed by splinting of the ankle. The short Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Gavel Neese, Great Gable – Sat 28th Sep 2024

A second call arrived from Cumbria Police on Friday. A lone walker had taken a tumble fall injuring his ankle on the Climber’s Traverse on Great Gable. He had managed to get to the Beck Head to Wasdale path but was unable to continue from there. Most of the team Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 2nd Oct 2024 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 21st Sep 2024

The team was called by Cumbria Police about a walker who had slipped on his ascent of Scafell Pike, injuring his ankle and rendering him unable to bear any weight. A full callout was made and team members made their way to the scene. After an assessment and splinting of Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 2nd Oct 2024 ago

Great Gable – Thu 19th Sep 2024

Cumbria Police called the team about a walker who had fallen, injured his hand and knee and was unable to bear any weight to walk further. The team was promptly called out, and due to slightly low numbers, Duddon and Furness MRT was also asked to help. It then become Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearWed 2nd Oct 2024 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 7th Sep 2024

The team was called on Saturday about a walker who had fallen and injured their ankle. She was unable to walk any further. The team was swiftly called out and once on scene performed a medical assessment, gave further strong pain relief, and splinted the ankle. This enabled the walker Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearThu 19th Sep 2024 ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 25th Aug 2024

The team was called by Cumbria Police yesterday about a lone walker who had possibly suffered an asthma attack and was becoming hypothermic. He could not walk and conditions were poor with wind, rain, and cold temperatures at his location. The team was quickly called out, with an advance party Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearThu 19th Sep 2024 ago

Styhead Path, Great Gable – Sat 24th Aug 2024

A second call of the evening was received by Cumbria Police. A lone walker had taken a tumble fall on the path sustaining knee and shoulder injuries. Fortunately, both were not serious and she could continue strolling down from Sty Head towards Wasdale. A small party was tasked with locating Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearThu 19th Sep 2024 ago

Skew Gill, Great End – Sat 24th Aug 2024

In the first incident of the day, a report was made of a walker who had fallen and hit their head and then became unwell and unable to walk. The call was made by a passing walker who had descended to get a better signal. A full callout was made, Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearThu 19th Sep 2024 ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 18th Aug 2024

As incident No.114 was ongoing, another call for help was received. A walker had become ill and was unable to continue to walk. Team members including two casualty carers were diverted from the ongoing callout to assess the walker. However as they were en route, information from the scene then Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearFri 23rd Aug 2024 ago

Buckbarrow, Wasdale – Sun 18th Aug 2024

A busy Sunday started when we received a call from Cumbria Police about a walker who had sustained a painful ankle injury and was unable to walk. Her partner had carried her as far as possible before making the call. The team was called out and once on scene, after Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearFri 23rd Aug 2024 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sun 11th Aug 2024

The team was called by North West Ambulance Service about a walker who had injured their ankle and was concerned they may not be able to complete the descent. The Team Leader made direct contact and it was agreed the walker and his three friends would try to continue, knowing Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 year ago

Mitredale – Sat 10th Aug 2024

An urgent call was received from North West Ambulance Service about a male walker in cardiac arrest. Helimed 58 and land ambulances were tasked by NWAS and a full callout initiated. A team member in the area was asked to attend direct. The helicopter medical crew was first on scene Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 yearThu 22nd Aug 2024 ago

Pillar – Tue 6th Aug 2024

The team was called out to support Cockermouth MRT on a difficult callout with a tragic outcome. Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the fell runner. Cockermouth MRT callout 50 https://www.cockermouthmrt.org.uk/rescues.html  

By John Bamforth, 1 yearFri 16th Aug 2024 ago

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