The team were called by North Yorkshire Police to assist a group of Three Peaks walkers (m 20, 42 & 47) who had lost their way whilst descending Ingleborough in the dark and misty evening. Using our PhoneFind tool, the Duty Controller was able to locate the missing group on our MR Map system and, after speaking to them to confirm that they were all fit and well, was able…
The team provided rescue cover for the annual Three Peaks Mountain race. Almost 1000 runners took part in the open race and team relay events. Team members were placed at strategic locations throughout the course. Fortunately, despite the warm conditions the team only had to provide support for a few minor issues and had to give medical assistance to one runner (m,36) who had collapsed with heat exhaustion close to…
The team were contacted by North Yorkshire Police regarding a 3 peaks walker (m,16) who had fallen ‘approximately 5 feet’ and sustained an injury to his arm. The other members of the party provided the casualty with analgesia and physical support in order to effect a self rescue. CRO deployed a small team and CRO2 to intercept the party. After meeting the casualty party and completing a casualty assement, the…
North Yorkshire Police asked the team for assistance with a search for a potentially vulnerable person. While the Duty Controller was still waiting for tasking instructions, North Yorkshire Police advised that the team’s assistance was no longer required. Volunteer hours: 2
