Yorkshire Ambulance Service asked the team to assist a walker (m, 74) who had collapsed on the Three Peaks route above High Birkwith. Despite the best efforts of family members, other walkers, team members, and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew, the casualty could not be resuscitated. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. FATAL Volunteer hours: 63
The team were called by North Yorkshire Police to assist a member of a school party (M, 12) who had fallen on the track near to Ingleborough Cave and injured his shoulder. A small team was quickly sent from our depot to the show cave. The youth was assessed and treated at the scene by team members and then returned to our depot where he was handed over to the…
The Team were alerted by North Yorkshire Police to an injured walker (M, 54), close to God’s Bridge near Birkwith. He was suffering from cramps and unable to walk any further. We had difficulty making direct contact with the party due to poor signal, so a small party was despatched from our Depot to try and locate the casualty and ascertain the extent of his injuries. The party were found…
The team were called by North Yorkshire Police to assist a group of Three Peaks walkers (m 20, 42 & 47) who had lost their way whilst descending Ingleborough in the dark and misty evening. Using our PhoneFind tool, the Duty Controller was able to locate the missing group on our MR Map system and, after speaking to them to confirm that they were all fit and well, was able…
