Team deployed M3 with 2 team members to assist Kirkby Stephen MRT with a steady flow of incidents occurring on the road networks to the east. Continue Reading
Yearly Archives: 2018
2018 Incident #12: 28 February 14:25 – Dislocated Patella on Scout Scar
Just as the team were returning to base we received a call from NWAS, a runner had slipped and sustained a leg injury whilst on Scout Scar. The casualty was treated and stretchered down to an awaiting land ambulance. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #11: 28 February 12:25 – Sledger near Grange
Team called by NWAS, an enthusiastic sledder enjoying the snow near Huggs lane in Grange-over-Sands had taken a tumble and was suffering from a suspected broken collarbone. The casualty was able to walk down with assistance and was soon in the awaiting land ambulance. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #10: 28 February – Lending a 4×4 to NWAS to Help With Snow
To assist NWAS in todays snow event, we have loaned out our Mobile 3 to aid ambulance crews responding to difficult locations. Team member and NWAS paramedic Jules soon had M3 kitted out for her shift. Our remaining response vehicles are ready for call outs as normal. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #9: 24 February 15:40 – Langdale assist, Crinkle Crags
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
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
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