NYP contacted the team regarding a collapsed walker (m, 51) with central chest and arm pain on the ascent of Whernside. A full team callout was made and CRO2 and 3 were mobilised to Ribblehead. Team members were collected there and transferred to the aqueduct, while three swift team members were sent ahead with medical equipment. Once at the aqueduct members were swiftly sent to the casualty site with further…
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INCIDENT 02/2026. (SAME DAY) 13.16 hrs TOP OF MALHAM COVE, MALHAM, NORTH YORKSHIRE.
A walker (m, 70) was unwell on the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove. A Community Safety Officer and a team member were first on scene and the casualty appeared to be recovering. However, after initial assessment, they handed over to the YAS paramedics from YAA, who decided to fly him direct to hospital, rather than down to the village, where a road ambulance was waiting. Team members…
INCIDENT 96/2025. DECEMBER 26th FRI. 12.54 hrs RIBBLE WAY Nr BORRINS, GIGGLESWICK, NORTH YORKSHIRE.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service asked the team to assist with a walker (m,61) who had experienced a medical episode. With YAS paramedics first on scene and providing care, the team transported the casualty by stretcher to the road ambulance on Stainforth Lane. Volunteer hours: 21
INCIDENT 80/2025. (same day) 18.17 hrs PEN Y GHENT, HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE.
A Three Peaks walker (f, 41) collapsed near ‘the fingerpost’ at the corner leading on to ‘the miners’ track’ to the summit of Pen y ghent (Taking the clockwise route.). Team members, most of whom had just returned from the previous incident, were taken to the top of Horton Scar Lane by Land Rover, then walked up the hill. The team’s casualty carers were sufficiently concerned at the condition of…

