Team called by Cumbria Police. A mountain biker had taken a tumble close to the Nook on the Garburn Pass. Helimed 08 was also tasked to the scene. The casualty was treated on scene for a penetration injury to his thigh. Once the casualty was stable he was flown to hospital. Continue Reading
Team called by Cumbria Police. A fell walker had slipped whilst enjoying a walk near Grey Crag on Sleddale Fell. He had sustained a knee injury and was unable to continue. Team ascended via Sadgill and the casualty was soon found. It was decided that the best way down would be to head towards the… Continue Reading
Team called by Cumbria Police. A young lad had taken a fall while adventure training in Great Tower Wood. A team member with a DofE group was nearby and helped to initiate the callout and oversee the scene. The lad had suffered a lower leg injury and was treated on scene by ourselves and Paramedics.… Continue Reading
28/04/2019: 16:54hrs: Team called by Kirkby Stephen MRT to assist with a motorcyclist who had crushed his ankle between a rock and his bike on the Breasthigh Rd that runs over Borrowdale. He was treated on scene and transported down in mobile 1 and then transferred to a land ambulance at Tebay. Always good to… Continue Reading
Team members and Searchdog Fern deployed in the early hours to assist Cumbria Police with a potential misper search in Underbarrow. Police stood the team down once our designated areas had been searched. Continue Reading
Team called by Cumbria police after receiving reports of a walker close to Underhelm Wood (The Helm) having a fall and suffering from chest and shoulder pains. We located the casualty and after assessment of injuries they were placed in a vacuum mattress and stretchered down to an awaiting land ambulance. We did however manage… Continue Reading
The team received a request from Langdale and Ambleside team for assistance on a protracted job. We sent a Land Rover and 5 team members to help. Continue Reading
Team received a page from CUMPOL. There were reports of a car in a river. As we were mobilising, we heard that the Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance, and we stood down. Continue Reading
Team called by Cumbria Police, a walker had been reported overdue by a concerned family member. We were informed of the walker’s route which was on Whitbarrow Scar. Just as we were departing from base we received the good news that the walker was safely back at their vehicle. Continue Reading
Team called by Cumbria Police, a mountain biker had sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder whilst on the Kentmere horseshoe. Helimed were also requested, and reached the casualty before us. We recovered the bike and escorted the casualty’s biking partner down to Troutbeck park. Continue Reading
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