The team were asked by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to assist with a person (M, 65) suffering a medical episode close to Garsdale station, a remote location near our team border. A number of other medical resources and the police were also en route. Members were called out and we despatched two vehicles from our depot. We asked our colleagues at Kirkby Stephen MRT for assistance too. Whilst en…
Just as the incident at Giggleswick Scar was concluding the Team were again called; this time by Cumbria Police to assist with a child (M, 10) who had sustained an injury whilst out with a group in Barbondale. The boy had apparently slipped and injured his thigh, and was unable to continue walking. Members were diverted from the earlier incident, supported by other members who were able to respond, and…
Cumbria Police asked CRO to assist a scrambler (f, 46) who had slipped in Barbondale Gorge, injuring her right lower leg. Team members accessed the casualty who was at an awkward location in the gorge, assessed her, administered pain relief, and splinted her leg. They then placed her on a Bell stretcher, hauled her out of the gorge, and transported her down to the road where she was handed over…
A trail runner fell and injured himself whilst taking part in a 50 mile ultra event that started in Malham village and encompassed the Yorkshire Dales three-peaks. During his descent from the summit of Whernside, the runner lost his footing on steep ground, tumbled over rocks and collided with a dry-stone wall. He suffered cuts to his head and was reported to have lost consciousness for a brief period. He…
