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 professionals who were walking on Whernside had already begun CPR and they also had a defibrillator with them. Sadly despite their best efforts and those of the helimed crew the casualty could not be resuscitated. The team then worked with the helimed crew to evacuate the casualty to the roadhead for transfer to the police and ambulance crew.
The team’s thoughts are with the deceased’s family and friends. FATAL
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