We were alerted by Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to a walker (F, 42) believed to be suffering a medical problem on the descent path from Pen y Ghent. Team members and vehicles were despatched and a small team, including a YAS Paramedic and a team member who is also a paramedic, went up to the scene in our CRO4 ATV. On arrival, and after assessment, the walker had recovered sufficiently…
The team were called by North Yorkshire Police (NYP) in relation to 3 students (M, 16-18) who were missing, overdue on a walk over Ingleborough. Whilst details were limited it was believed they were near to the ridge between South House Moor and Swine Tail. They had very limited phone connection. As we investigated and assembled members nearby, we were led to believe they had met up with tutors and…
A Three Peaks walker (m, 50) was reported to have collapsed, with CPR being administered by an off-duty paramedic, near the summit of Pen y Ghent. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance also attended. Team members went to the summit plateau and assisted with the transfer and evacuation of the man to the aircraft. Other members assisted with landing the aircraft and carrying him to a waiting road ambulance. Our thoughts are…
The team was alerted by both Cumbria Police and North Yorkshire Police to reports of an adult male who was unconcious and not breathing. Once it was established this was a single incident and the location was close to the summit of Whernside which borders both counties the team was able to respond. The team also made a request for Yorkshire Air Ambulance to attend through the police. Two medical…
