Team paged by Cumbria Police, reporting a walker with a lower leg injury. We identified this incident as being in Langdale Ambleside MRT’s area, and passed the call to them. Continue Reading
Callouts
2018 Incident #59: 5th December 12:40 – Search
Team called by Cumbria Police to assist with a potential search. As the team were preparing to depart we heard from police that the person was ok and we could stand down. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #58: 2nd December 14:13 – Thornthwaite Beacon
As we attended the earlier callout, a walker reported themselves in difficulty and gave a location as Thornthwaite Beacon. This point is actually the crossover point for four MR teams and as we were already close we picked up the call. We sent the team back up from Kentmere Church and also deployed more team… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #57: 2nd December 12:09 – Kentmere Horseshoe
Team called by CUMPOL, a fell runner was in difficulties whilst running the Kentmere Horseshoe. We used the phonefind technology to locate the runner. We deployed to the reservoir and were quickly able to locate the runner and assist them down and warm them up. As the team were about to leave from the Church… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #56: 5th November 11:42 – Foulshaw Moss
Team contacted by NWAS for assistance with a casualty within Foulshaw Moss. Fortunately NWAA was able to land close by and the need for a carry off was not called for. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #55: 30th October 14:30 – Langdale Pikes
Team called by Langdale and Ambleside MRT to assist with an incident on Langdale Pikes. We assisted with the carry off down to the new Dungeon Ghyll via Loft Crag and Mark Gate. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #54: 21st October 14:08 – Ashes Lane, Kendal
A busy day today for the team. We assembled early for some training with the MCA’s S-92 helicopter, but unfortunately the morning’s poor weather meant a postponement to the afternoon. Some team members took advantage of the free time for off-road driving practice. As the team were departing for the re-scheduled training, we were paged… Continue Reading
2018 Incident #53: 18th October 10:17 – Kendal Castle
Team called to assist NWAS with the transfer of a casualty down steep and uneven ground close to Kendal Castle. After a short stretcher carry the casualty was soon in the ambulance. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #52: 11th October 13:32 – Arnside Knott
Team called by Cumbria Police. A walker on Arnside Knott had collapsed, and was not feeling well enough to descend. The team dispatched two vehicles, and arrived on scene just as the casualty was being helped into the NWAA Helimed, who had beaten us there. Continue Reading
2018 Incident #50: 19th September 20:40 – Troutbeck
A party phoned the police for assistance, as it was dark and they were unsure how to get back to their vehicle. Their position was established as Troutbeck farm, and we were able to drive a vehicle to recover them. Continue Reading
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