A sheep was reported to be stuck in a rift, down a shake-hole ‘half-way along the Settle Loop near Victoria Cave’. Actual location was just off the Gorbeck Road towards Langscar Gate. The sheep was rescued, unhurt. Volunteer hours: 6
Author: CRO3
Incident 51/2017 – July 19th Wed. 16.00 – Hull Pot, Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire – Animal Rescue.
A sheep was reported to be stranded in Hull Pot. CRO members rescued it and delivered it to Top Farm, as, unfortunately it had broken a leg in its fall. Volunteer hours: 14
Incident 50/2017 – July 19th Wed. 15.52 – Malham Cove, North Yorkshire – Mountain Rescue.
A walker (f, 35) crossed the beck at the foot of the Cove and began ascending the climbers’ route up to the East Wing, believing it to be the path to the top. Two thirds of the way up, she felt unable to continue or to retreat, so rang for help. Two CRO members attended, locating the walker and one of them ascended to escort her off, to the side…
North of Malham Tarn, Malham Moor, North Yorkshire Jul. 1st 20.40 – Alert only
A D of E group was reported to be ‘lost’, with one member of the party (f) having a leg injury. Their own supervisor somehow ascertained their position (within 200m of the road?) and CRO prepared to respond. However the group’s shouts for help were heard by other people who offered to take them to Malham Tarn Field Centre. Volunteer hours: Minimal