The start of a busy afternoon for the Team! We were alerted to an incident by our colleagues at Kendal Mountain Rescue Team, which had been misdirected to them by Cumbria Police. The incident was very near the border of our two Teams, just above Dent. A young walker (M, 17) who was on an expedition hike had tripped and injured his ankle. Unable to continue his walk he wisely…
Walking Rescues
INCIDENT 49/2025. JUNE 10th TUE. 14.03 hrs. MALHAM COVE, MALHAM, NORTH YORKSHIRE
A walker (m, 72) became unwell after climbing almost to the top of the steps up the side of Malham Cove. After assessment by YAS paramedics, he was walked very gently back down with support from team members. Accompanied by the paramedics, the walker was returned to the road ambulance in CRO 2 (team Land Rover) for further assessment and the team stood down Volunteer hours 21
INCIDENT 46/2025. MAY 25th (same day) SUN 20.32hrs INGLEBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE
The team was called by North Yorkshire Police to a missing three peaks walker who had got seperated from his friends on the descent from Ingleborough. Whilst the controllers were making initial enquiries and meeting with the reporting party to get more details about their route the missing walker turned up safe and well. Volunteer hours: 1
INCIDENT 43/2025. MAY 10th SAT 15:16hrs. Nr MANOR BRIDGE, WATERFALLS TRAIL, INGLETON, NORTH YORKSHIRE
The Team were called by North Yorkshire Police to assist with an injured walker (M, 85) on the Waterfalls Trail. He had slipped down a bank and sustained injuries to his face and hands. Members of the public had helped him back up to the path when team members arrived. The injuries were treated and following an assessment of his condition it was decided that it would be possible to…