INCIDENT 16/2023 MAR. 18th SAT. 15.57. TOW SCAR, THORNTON IN LONSDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, MOUNTAIN INCIDENT

A paraglider pilot (f, 53) made a very hard landing near Tow Scar, Kingsdale, and was then dragged along the ground by her canopy, sustaining very painful rib and possibly back and pelvic injuries. YAS sent an ambulance crew and called CRO. The paramedics were first on scene, gave pain relief and, together with the team doctor, assessed the patient before she was placed in a vacuum mattress then onto…