Cave and Mountain Rescue in parts of Cumbria, Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales
2010
CRO records incidents only when team resources are actively deployed - 'Stand- by' and 'overdue calls', requests for advice and calls routed to other teams, where CRO resources are not deployed - are not recorded
| Incident Report 2010 | ||
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| No | Description | Volunteer-hours |
| 1 | Jan 01 Fri 13.20 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A family (m, 38, 8; f, 39, 6) became stuck at the top of a steep snow slope, unable to descend from the summit ridge of Ingleborough in the full winter conditions. Following a slip and fall by the mother - fortunately without injury - they sought shelter behind a wall and called for assistance. CRO roped them all down the 80m slope and escorted them to team vehicles and transport off the hill for rewarming in a road ambulance waiting near the Hill Inn. | 39 |
| 2 | Jan 10 Sun 07.24 Settle, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue The Police requested assistance searching Settle and the surrounding fells after a local man (62) was reported missing. During the search a body was found near the railway station by the crew of a RAF helicopter. Assisted by SARDA. | 90 |
| 3 | Jan 17 Sun 13.50 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A father and his son (11) out for a walk 'on Ingleborough' reported themselves to be in difficulty on ice - and then mobile phone contact was lost. An initial search of laybys and car parks was being carried out by CRO to determine which side of the hill they might be on when the Police located them safe and well in their vehicle. | 4 |
| 4 | Jan 28 Thu 12.33 Clapham, North Yorkshire - Local Incident The Fire Brigade requested assistance at a nearby construction site where a worker was reported to be injured, having fallen several metres down an excavated shaft into an underground tank. On arrival it quickly became apparent that CRO was not needed and the team stood down. | 2 |
| 5 | Feb 06 Sat 14.35 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 31) tripped descending from the summit of Ingleborough, sustaining head / facial injuries. Following treatment by CRO the casualty was stretchered down to Crina Bottom and transferred to an off-road ambulance. | 54 |
| 6 | Feb 20 Sat 14.10 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 54) slipped on ice in Humphrey Bottom during her descent from the summit of Ingleborough and broke her leg. CRO attended and sledged the casualty by stretcher down the snow to a team vehicle for transport off the hill and transfer to a road ambulance near the Hill Inn. | 18 |
| 7 | Feb 27 Sat 16.42 Nr Victoria Cave, Langcliffe, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 63) slipped on grass below Brent Scar and sustained a fracture to her ankle. Following treatment by CRO the casualty was stretchered down to a team vehicle for transport off the hill and transfer to a road ambulance at Clay Pits Plantation. | 22 |
| 8 | Mar 06 Sat 14.20 Malham Cove, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 66) slipped on rocks at the top of the Cove and sustained a fracture to her wrist and facial injuries. Following treatment by CRO the casualty was assisted to a team vehicle for transport off the hill and transfer to a road ambulance on the Cove Road. | 22 |
| 9 | Mar 22 Mon 11.35 Malham Cove, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 47) collapsed on the way up the path to the top of the Cove. After treatment by paramedics the casualty was carried down and transferred to an off-road ambulance. An air ambulance attended but was not used. | 16 |
| 10 | Mar 27 Sat 15.14 Fountains Fell, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 35) on the Pennine Way slipped on a muddy slope and sustained a fracture to her leg. Following treatment by CRO the casualty was stretchered a short distance up to a waiting air ambulance. | 30 |
| 11 | Mar 30 Tue 03.46 Mossdale Moor, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue CRO was called by Swaledale MRT following an overnight search for a local man (68) missing on moorland to the south of the Moorcock Inn. An extensive search involving teams from CRO, UWFRA, Kirkby Stephen MRT, Kendal MRT, RAF Leeming MRT, and SARDA, eventually resulted in the man being successfully found, cold but unhurt, by a SARDA search dog. Following treatment by team members and a CRO doctor the casualty was stretchered off the hill and transferred to a road ambulance above Garsdale Station. | 540 |
| 12 | Apr 24 Sat 12.35 Whernside, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A runner (m) in the Three Peaks Fell Race took a fall descending the ridge from the summit of Whernside, sustaining head, arm, and leg injuries. Following treatment by CRO he was carried a short distance to an air ambulance for evacuation to hospital. Assisted by some members of UWFRA who were in the vicinity at the time. | 11 |
| 13 | Apr 27 Tue 21.40 Ease Gill Caverns, Cumbria - Cave Rescue Two cavers (m, 51, 49) were reported overdue on a trip from Lancaster Hole to Wretched Rabbit. A car at Bull Pot Farm was confirmed as being theirs and a small CRO team went to investigate. The cavers were located walking back over the moor having taken longer than anticipated to complete the trip. Assisted by SARDA. | 24 |
| 14 | May 23 Sun 18.54 Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue | 25 |
| 15 | May 30 Sun 12.05 Blea Moor, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f) tripped near the Bleamoor Signal Box and sustained facial injuries. The casualty was treated by paramedics and flown off the hill by air ambulance, landing at Ribblehead just after CRO arrived. | 8 |
| 16 | May 30 Sun 18.30 Fluted Hole, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A lamb was reported to be trapped on a ledge 8m down the open shaft. A small CRO team attended and successfully brought it to the surface. | 3 |
| 17 | Jun 02 Wed 14.42 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 76) collapsed with a medical condition at Gaping Gill. CRO responded and, after treatment by paramedics, transported the casualty off the hill in a team vehicle for transfer to a road ambulance in Clapham. | 8 |
| 18 | Jun 06 Sun 18.05 Gisburn Forest, Lancashire - Mountain Rescue A solo mountain biker (m, 25) fell off his bike and sustained a bad break to his arm; his helmet was also damaged. Unfortunately mobile phone contact was lost before an exact location could be obtained. He was found at the roadside by the first CRO vehicle responding, having managed to walk the three quarters of a kilometre out of the forest. Casualty care was provided by CRO until the road ambulance arrived. Bowland Pennine MRT were called and then stood down when the casualty was located. | 6 |
| 19 | Jun 06 Sun 18.20 Nr Smearsett Scar, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue Just as CRO was responding to the above incident a second call was received. A walker (m, 87) had slipped and hurt his back. The main team was redirected from the Gisburn incident to this one. Following treatment by CRO the casualty was placed on a vacuum mattress and stretcher and transported off the hill by team vehicle for transfer to a road ambulance in Little Stainforth. | 21 |
| 20 | Jun 12 Sat 10.23 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 55) descending towards Chapel le Dale tripped and fell onto her face / front, sustaining head and chest injuries. An air ambulance was requested and, following treatment by paramedics, the casualty was stretchered a short distance to the helicopter for evacuation to hospital. | 23 |
| 21 | Jun 12 Sat 16.05 Bar Pot, North Yorkshire - Cave Rescue A caver (m, 20) was reported to be exhausted at the bottom of the second pitch; another caver (m, 20) was with him. Both were hauled and assisted to the surface and transported down to Clapham. | 77 |
| 22 | Jun 13 Sun 23.27 Ease Gill Caverns, Cumbria - Cave Rescue Four cavers (m, 38, 33, 30, 18) were reported overdue on a trip from Lancaster Hole to Wretched Rabbit. A search by CRO located them on the High Level Route, making their way back to Lancaster Hole having failed to find the connection to Wretched Rabbit at Stop Pot. One of the party was hauled up the entrance pitch due to exhaustion. | 163 |
| 23 | Jun 16 Wed 12.14 Penyghent, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 79) collapsed during an ascent of the steep nose of Penyghent and became unconscious. CRO responded and, following treatment by air ambulance paramedics, stretchered the casualty a short distance to the helicopter for evacuation to hospital. | 28 |
| 24 | Jun 19 Sat 12.42 Whernside, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 50) taking part in a Three Peaks charity walk collapsed and died on the way up Whernside. Resuscitation by passers-by failed and his body was stretchered part way off the hill by CRO until an air ambulance was available to complete the evacuation to Ribblehead. Assisted by members of Derby MRT who were in the area. FATAL | 65 |
| 25 | Jun 20 Sun 12.00 Long Kin West, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A lamb was reported to be trapped on a ledge 5m down an open rift adjacent to the main shaft. A small CRO team attended and successfully brought it to the surface. | 16 |
| 26 | Jun 26 Sat 17.30 Cowskull Pots, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A lamb was reported to be trapped at the bottom of the open pot. A small CRO team attended and successfully brought it to the surface. | 5 |
| 27 | Jun 28 Mon 15.30 Dentdale, Cumbria - Mountain Rescue A man (m, 34) was reported missing from his home near Dent. An extensive search of the surrounding fields, woodland and fells commenced, unfortunately resulting in a search dog finding a body in Deepdale. Assisted by Kendal MRT, local neighbours, and nine SARDA dogs. FATAL | 150 + Kendal MRT, SARDA, & others |
| 28 | Jun 29 Tue 15.50 Catrigg Force, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 63) slipped on the path and injured his ankle. CRO attended and transported him in a team vehicle down to a road ambulance in Stainforth. En-route back to Clapham a second call was received....... | 6 |
| 29 | Jun 29 Tue 16.44 Waterfalls Walk, Ingleton, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue An elderley walker (m) was reported to be injured and having difficulty walking down the path near Snow Falls. No sign of a casualty could be found at the location given and a search of the complete Waterfalls Walk proved negative. It is believed that he managed to get himself down to Ingleton without assistance. A false alarm with good intent. | 15 |
| 30 | Jul 02 Fri 13.46 Gordale Scar, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 70) fell at the bottom of the first waterfall and sustained suspected chest / back injuries. Following treatment by paramedics the casualty was placed on a spinal board and then stretchered down towards the campsite for transfer to an air ambulance. Assisted by a member of UWFRA. | 27 |
| 31 | Jul 04 Sun 14.20 Whernside, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 38) taking part in a Three Peaks charity event developed a groin injury and was unable to continue. A small CRO team attended and, after a short stretcher carry, brought the casualty down to Ribblehead in a team vehicle for transfer to a road ambulance. Returning to Clapham along the A65 the team was flagged down after a car carrying young children had gone off the road. Assistance was provided until the Police arrived. | 8 |
| 32 | Jul 10 Sat 19.10 OBJ Hole, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A lamb was reported to be trapped in a rift at the bottom of the open first pitch. A small CRO team attended and successfully brought it to the surface. | 6 |
| 33 | Jul 18 Sun 16.15 Rift Pot, Mason Gill, North Yorkshire - Cave Rescue Two groups of cavers were reported trapped by flooding in Rift Pot following a prolonged period of persistent rainfall during the afternoon. CRO met one group (m, 31, 25, 24) making their way back over the moor, and then located the second group (m, 44; f, 51, 42) negotiating the entrance crawl below the first pitch. They were escorted to the surface. Soon after the start of this incident CRO was notified of another flooding related caving incident in Kingsdale..... | 42 |
| 34 | Jul 18 Sun 16.25 Swinsto Hole, North Yorkshire - Cave Rescue Two cavers (m, 61, 27) were reported trapped by severe flooding on a trip down Swinsto Hole. CRO teams searched parts of the cave system into the night but had to withdraw due to dangerously high water levels. Further searches were conducted in the morning as water levels fell and the two cavers were successfully located sheltering from the flooding near the top of the final Swinsto pitch. Both were escorted out via the KMC High Level Traverse to Valley Entrance, reaching the surface at 11.30hrs on Monday July 19. CRO had to abandon ropes and equipment in the cave system due to the water levels encountered during the search; they were eventually retrieved on Thursday July 22 when the weather improved. | 386 |
| 35 | Jul 25 Sun 13.30 Hull Pot, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A lamb was reported to be trapped on the floor of the large open pot. A small CRO team attended and successfully brought it to the surface. | 4 |
| 36 | Jul 28 Wed 15.20 Gordale, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 67) slipped on the path between Malham Cove and Gordale and broke her leg. Following treatment by paramedics the casualty was stretchered down to Gordale Bridge for transfer to a road ambulance. An air ambulance attended but was not used. CRO was returning to Clapham when a second call was received.... | 16 |
| 37 | Jul 28 Wed 17.00 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A mother reported her son (m, 17) missing on Ingleborough during a walk from Clapham after he went on ahead and she lost sight of him in the low cloud capping the summit plateau. As a preliminary search of local roads got underway the Police located him in a cafe in Horton in Ribblesdale. Assisted by SARDA. | 5 |
| 38 | Jul 30 Fri 17.45 Feizor Nick, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue A farmer reported that a sheep and lamb were trapped on a narrow ledge. A small CRO team attended and intitially rescued the lamb to the top of the crag, only for it to jump back down onto the ledge to be near 'mum'. A change in approach then saw the sheep hauled to the top, followed closely by the lamb. A successful rescue, eventually! | 5 |
| 39 | Jul 31 Sat 20.18 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A party of walkers (m, f x3) reported themselves to be having difficulty finding their way off from the summit in low cloud; they thought they had made their way south onto Little Ingleborough but were now 'in distress'. Mobile phone contact was then lost. Soon after the first CRO search team was deployed onto the hill they phoned again from Ribblehead having, presumably, gone north east instead and over Park Fell. Afterwards, while members of the team were next door in the New Inn having some refreshment, a man became ill and collapsed in the bar; CRO administered oxygen until an ambulance arrived. | 5 |
| 40 | Aug 01 Sun 22.00 Malham area, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue Two sightings of a red flare were reported to the Police. Following a check around the local roads by CRO a car was found near Malham Tarn and a search carried out between Gordale Bridge and the Tarn. Nothing out of the ordinary was found. Assisted by SARDA. | 45 |
| 41 | Aug 06 Fri 12.00 Birkwith Moor, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A lone walker (m, 49) reported himself lost in low cloud / hill fog '2.5 hours walking from Penyghent'. Phone contact with him gained further information that probably put him in the Birkwith / Cosh area. As the cloud lifted he was encouraged to walk downhill; a CRO search party found him on Birkwith Moor and brought him off the hill and back to Horton in Ribblesdale. Assisted by UWFRA and SARDA. | 8 |
| 42 | Aug 08 Sun 12.23 Valley Entrance KMC, North Yorkshire - Cave Rescue A caver (m, 39) in a party of three became exhausted and unable to climb their ladder up to the Roof Tunnel from the Kingsdale Master Cave streamway. A small CRO team quickly hauled him to the top of the pitch and escorted him out to the surface. | 23 |
| 43 | Aug 15 Sun 15.00 Waterfalls Walk, Ingleton, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (m, 18) heading down Swilla Glen collapsed with a heart problem. CRO attended and, following treatment by the team and paramedics, assisted the casualty down to a road ambulance in the car park. | 19 |
| 44 | Aug 15 Sun 18.25 Waterfalls Walk, Ingleton, North Yorkshire - Animal Rescue Earlier in the day a dog fell into the river at Pecca Falls and was swept over a waterfall. The Fire Service was called but no trace could be found. At the conclusion of incident no. 43 the dog's owner asked if CRO could also have a look. A small 'swiftwater' team descended the river and waterfalls and carried out a detailed search. Unfortunately there was no sign of the dog. | 20 |
| 45 | Aug 18 Wed 16.53 Gayle Beck, Ribblehead, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue An elderly walker (m, 72) was reported missing on a walk down Gayle Beck and Thorns Gill, having become separated from his two companions. He turned up safe and well soon after CRO responded. Assisted by SARDA. | 6 |
| 46 | Aug 21 Sat 22.22 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A party of Three Peaks walkers (m x3) requested assistance after becoming benighted and lost during the descent from Ingleborough to Horton in Ribblesdale. They were quickly located in the Sulber Nick area and escorted off the hill. | 8 |
| 47 | Aug 28 Sat 18.42 Stainforth, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue A walker (f, 44) on the Cat Steps footpath slipped on wet grass and sustained a fracture to her leg. Following treatment by paramedics the casualty was stretchered down to a road ambulance in the village. | 10 |
| 48 | Sep 04 Sat 13.23 Lawkland area, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue The Police requested assistance in searching woodland / fields for a 12 yr old boy who had run off from his family on the A65. He was found by Police at Giggleswick Station just prior to initial CRO arrival. | 2 |
| 49 | Sep 07 Tue 13.41 Thistle Cave, North Yorkshire - Cave Rescue A girl (10) was reported to be stuck in the cave when her knee became jammed in a crack. CRO was called but members of her party managed to get her free prior to the team's arrival at Ribblehead. | 16 |
| 50 | Sep 08 Wed 21.15 Ingleborough, North Yorkshire - Mountain Rescue 2 x Three Peaks walkers reported themselves lost / benighted. Details later. | |
| | Last updated 9 September 2010 | |
In addition to the team call outs listed above:
(a) the CRO Duty Controllers (five are on weekly call throughout the year) frequently respond to calls from the Police for advice regarding overdue cavers and walkers that do not result in any team call out.
(b) our SARDA dog handlers are sometimes called to assist other Mountain Rescue Teams in searches out of our area.
