North Yorkshire Police asked the team to assist a walker (m, 53) who had slipped and injured his leg descending the track from Pen-y-ghent toward Hull Pot. Team members used CRO4, the team’s all terrain vehicle, to reach the casualty who was conveniently right beside the track. After assessment by a team cas carer and splinting, the casualty was assisted into CRO4. He was then driven to Horton for onward…
North Yorkshire Police called the team to assist a walker (f, 61) who had fallen on a steep and slippery hillside, injuring her left ankle. Team members fortuitously out on a walk and just 100m away provided initial casualty care and used their jackets to keep the casualty warm. When more team members attended with equipment the casualty was assessed, placed in an insulated “cas bag”, and sledged on a…
North Yorkshire Police advised the team of a report of a missing walker (f, 42) in the Ribblehead area. As the Duty Controller was making preliminary inquiries, the missing walker turned up safe and well. Volunteer hours: 1
Prior to an official call from North Yorkshire Police, the Team were alerted by friends of an injured fell runner (M, 51yrs) who had slipped and hurt his ankle. Fortunately, one of our Team members was nearby and was able to offer assistance. The Team were mobilised, and the official callout from NYP was received. Team members made to the scene and were able to splint the man’s ankle and…
