INCIDENT 78/2025. SEPTEMBER 19th FRI. 18.57 hrs TOP of MALHAM COVE, MALHAM, NORTH YORKSHIRE.

An expeditioner (f, 15) slipped on the seriously slippery limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove, twisting a knee and dislocating the kneecap. After assessment and pain relief, a team paramedic reduced the dislocation, thus easing the pain, before the casualty was helped into an insulated bag and lifted onto a Bell stretcher. This was carried very carefully from the pavement and sledged or carried down the hill and…

INCIDENT 14/2025. FEB 19th WED. 13.07 SHORKLEY HILL, MALHAM, NORTH YORKSHIRE

A walker slipped on the muddy path from the top of Malham Cove to the Malham Rakes road, sustaining a knee injury so that she could not stand. Other walkers took care of her small son and confirmed the location when the duty controller phoned to check. The casualty was helped into the back seat of a team Land Rover and transported down to Malham Youth Hostel. Just as she…