Team called by NWAS to assist with an incident at Devils Bridge. The casualty was already being treated by NWAS and NWAA crews when we arrived and alongside CFRS we assisted with the extraction of the casualty from the riverbank to the helimed.
Yearly Archives: 2021
2021 Incident #19: 8th July 16:30 – Ill Bell
Team called by Cumbria Police. A walker had taken a fall whilst walking between Ill Bell and Froswick on Kentmere horseshoe. Once on scene it was soon established that the gentleman had sustained a painful collar bone injury. Due to the nature of injury Rescue199 was requested and airlifted the casualty to Carlisle. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #18: 2nd July 13:12 – Northern Lakes
The team received a page from Cumbria Police, that was swiftly identified as being on another team’s patch, and so we passed the call to Keswick MRT. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #17: 30th June 15:28 – Cautley Spout
The team was called to assist with a group of walkers having difficulty on steep ground near Cautley Spout. After establishing their exact location, the team leader was able to provide advice to the persons and they made their own way off the hill. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #16: 28th June 11:36 – Cautley Spout
Team called by NWAS. A walker had slipped whilst enjoying a walk close to Cautley Spout. Once on scene the team assessed the casualty and she had sustained a possible ankle fracture. Once off the fell the casualties partner transported her to hospital. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #15: 27th June 19:08 – Paddy Lane
The team was called by cumbria police to assist with a situation which was resolved before we arrived. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #14: 21st June 04:45 – Scout Scar
A woman taking an early morning walk on Scout Scar for the solstice had injured her ankle and requested help getting off the hill. A team was dispatched, and stretchered her back to a waiting vehicle. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #13: 4th June 14:25 – Devil’s Bridge
The team were called by NWAS to assist with extraction of a young person who had slipped on rocks. As we were mobilising, we were informed that our assistance was no longer required, and we stood down. Continue Reading
2021 Incident #12: 30th May 18:55 – Three Tarns
Team called by Langdale Ambleside MRT. They were in the process of dealing with multiple callouts and requested our help when another came through. Ollie the dog had sustained an injury to his hind leg whilst out with his owner. It was fortunate for Ollie that the teams “Dog whisperer” Shane was on hand for… Continue Reading
2021 Incident #11: 29th May 11:43 – The Helm
Team called via Cumbria Police. A dog had suffered from heat exhaustion whilst walking with her owners on the helm. After some TLC from the teams “Dog whisperer” Shane, Bella was soon feeling a lot better. It is always nice to see people and their pets out and enjoying some much needed sunshine. Please make… Continue Reading
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