Team called by Langdale & Ambleside MRT to assist with what could have been a long carry off. Fortunately a Coastguard Helicopter became available and we were stood down en route. Continue Reading
Callouts
2018 Incident #8: 21 February 11:30 – Slip down a bank, Sedbergh
Team called by NWAS. A walker had slipped down a steep bank along the river Dee approx 1/4 mile from Sedbergh Golf club. With a few Kendal team members away due to various team commitments we requested the assistance of Kirkby Stephen MRT to help with the carry off. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #7: 16 February 14:00 – Patterdale Assist
Team requested to assist with a search being conducted by Patterdale and Langdale & Ambleside MRTs. With the team preparing to depart for the Dunmail Raise area we were stood down. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #6: 20th January 13:40 – Ghyll Pool
Team called by NWAS. A walker close to Ghyll Pool near Potter Tarn had fallen and injured their knee. Casualty was treated at the scene then stretchered down and transferred to a Land ambulance. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #5: 16th January 12:00 – Gummer’s How
Team called by NWAS; a walker had taken a fall at the steps on Gummer’s How and received a painful back injury. Casualty was stabilised and treated by paramedics on scene and Kendal team casualty carers. We requested assistance from Duddon and Furness MRT to enable us to keep the carry off as smooth as… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #4: 15th January – Multi-team Search of Scafell Pikes
Team members have spent the day assisting in the search for missing walker Richard Cockerham from Leeds.Teams from across the Lakes are working together to cover all possible routes. His car was parked at Brackenclose car park Wasdale. If anyone has any information relating to Richard could you please contact Cumbria Police on 101. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #3: 14th January 14:00 – Ankle Injury at Cautley Spout
Ourselves and Kirkby Stephen MRT called out by Cumbria Police; a member of a walking group had taken a fall on the summit of Cautley Spout. Both teams responded, with Kirkby Stephen co-ordinating the callout. The casualty was located and stretchered down to the base of Cautley Spout, transferred to a team Land Rover then… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #2: 11th January 13:40 – Kirkby Lonsdale
Team called by NWAS to what turned out to be a multi agency response in Kirkby Lonsdale. A member of the public had fallen down a steep bank in woodland adjacent to the river Lune. We arrived just as the FRS were successfully bringing the casualty up the banking and we remained on scene to… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #1: 4th January 11:06 – Ambulance Assistance Requested at Romney Bridge
Team called by NWAS: a member of the public had fallen just downstream of Romney Bridge in Kendal and they required assistance in getting the person safely up the bank and into the ambulance. Team stood down as they arrived at the scene. Continue Reading
31st December 2017 15:20 – A Final Callout for the Year
Team called by Cumbria Police: a walker had taken a slip and received a lower leg injury whilst trekking on Wray Crag, Kentmere. Team vehicles were able to get close to the cas site via Stile end. The casualty was treated and stretchered down to the team’s Landrover, then was transported to an awaiting NWAS… Continue Reading
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