Whilst concluding the previous incident at Malham the Team were alerted again by Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with a potentially serious incident involving a paraglider near to Ribblehead. A number of other emergency services were also attending. One of our vehicles, with advanced medical personnel on board was redirected from Malham and a Duty Controller was also sent to the scene. Other members were called to our Depot to await developments. On arrival at the scene a large number of emergency service personnel and resources were present. It appeared that the man in question had suffered a medical episode following his flight. There was nothing to suggest a crash. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Our members assisted in recovering him to an ambulance nearby and the Team was stood down. A very sad end to our day.
Our thoughts are with the deceased’s family and friends, and with all our friends and colleagues in the local paragliding community.
Volunteer hours: 35