The team was alerted by North Yorkshire Police of a fell runner (F, 43) taking part in a challenge event who had collapsed whilst descending Ingleborough. A small team were able to drive directly to the runner using the Honda Pioneer (CRO 4) and provide immediate care with the assistance of the event first aiders who were already on scene. As more team members arrived she was placed into a…
As it does every year, the team provided safety cover for the Three Peaks Race. Over the course of the day, the team provided assistance to two casualties: one spectator (m, 37) near the Hill Inn with a wrist injury and one walker (m, 76) unrelated to the race on Whernside summit with lacerations to their face and hand. Congratulations to all the participants for a magnificent achievement, and to…
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…
A competitor in a long distance endurance race suffered an injury to his calf and was unable to continue his participation in the event. CRO were called out to assist and were able to drive a team landrover to the injured person’s location on Cam Road. Whilst on route, CRO team members became aware of a second competitor nearby who was also withdrawing from the event with an injury. Both…
