A visitor (f, 12) was reported to have ‘climbed a high rock’, had frozen and was scared. Her mother calmed her and talked her down to safety. Apart from phone calls, no action required of CRO. Volunteer hours: 1/2
North Yorkshire Police
INCIDENT 3/2024 FEB. 4TH SUN. 17.58 HRS. PEN-Y-GHENT, HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE – MOUNTAIN INCIDENT
North Yorkshire Police asked the team to assist two walkers (m,20s) who were stuck on the steep and rocky south shoulder of Pen-y-ghent. Two other members of their party (m,f,20s) had gone up to assist them, but the group was unable to move due to high winds and poor visibility. Team members, struggling to stay on their feet in the wind, located the group at the edge of the summit…
INCIDENT 1/2024 JAN. 7th SUN. 13.44 hrs. MIDDLE HIGH HILL, SETTLE, NORTH YORKSHIRE – MOUNTAIN INCIDENT
North Yorkshire Police called the team to assist a walker (f, 61) who had fallen on a steep and slippery hillside, injuring her left ankle. Team members fortuitously out on a walk and just 100m away provided initial casualty care and used their jackets to keep the casualty warm. When more team members attended with equipment the casualty was assessed, placed in an insulated “cas bag”, and sledged on a…
INCIDENT 89/2023 DEC 17TH SUN. 12.15 NORBER SCAR, CRUMMACKDALE, AUSTWICK, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Prior to an official call from North Yorkshire Police, the Team were alerted by friends of an injured fell runner (M, 51yrs) who had slipped and hurt his ankle. Fortunately, one of our Team members was nearby and was able to offer assistance. The Team were mobilised, and the official callout from NYP was received. Team members made to the scene and were able to splint the man’s ankle and…