Team called by Cumbria Police. A young walker with a Duke of Edinburgh gold award group had suffered a suspected knee dislocation whilst on Ayegill Pike. Due to the location we also requested assistance from Kirkby Stephen MRT. Once on scene our team doctor assessed the casualty and we stretchered him down for onward travel in the care of his DofE teachers. It was encouraging to see the instructors, teachers and DofE students following all the guidelines in dealing with an emergency whilst on the fells
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