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Callout 41

26th May 11.10am

TypeFallen mountain biker
Duration2 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers13
WeatherClear, warm
LocationSale Fell

A mountain biker fell whilst riding on Sale Fell, injuring their hip. A full call-out was initiated and the Team drove up to Kelswick Farm behind the fell, locating the casualty approximately 150m up the fell. Initial examination verified that the individual had a significant hip injury, they were immobilised in the Team stretcher then carried to a waiting NWAS ambulance for transport to Cumberland Infirmary.

Callout 42

1st June 1.07pm

TypeDumper truck fall
Duration2 hrs
Volunteers21
WeatherOvercast, windy
LocationBrocklebank

A dumper truck overturned on difficult ground, injuring the driver's pelvis as they fell from the vehicle. As the incident was close to an ambulance-accessible track, NWAS were tasked to the incident and treated the injured driver, whilst requesting assistance from CMRT to effect a stretcher carry across the rough ground to the ambulance.

Callout 43

10th June 12.55pm

TypeStroke
Duration2 hrs 15 mins
Volunteers22
WeatherWarm and sunny
LocationGreat Borne

A walker climbing Great Borne began experiencing signs of a stroke. As CMRT drove to Ennerdale, Great North Air Ambulance Helimed 58 was arriving on scene. The Helimed paramedics assessed the casualty as CMRT made their way up the hill. The casualty was in good enough health to walk with assistance back to the helicopter, which transferred them to a waiting NWAS ambulance near Bowness Knott for onward transport to the West Cumberland Hospital for further assessment.

Callout 44

13th June 4.47pm

TypeStuck walkers
Duration3 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers16
WeatherOvercast, windy
LocationSourmilk Gill

A family walking in Buttermere had ascended steeply alongside Sourmilk Gill. Finding themselves unable to continue on the difficult terrain, they asked for assistance from Mountain Rescue. Two Team members already in the valley, quickly located the party, whilst a Team vehicle headed down the valley to assist. Difficult ground meant the easiest route off was to ascend 200m in order to use the easier Bleaberry Tarn descent path to return to the valley.

Callout 45

16th June 6.41pm

TypeFallen walker
Duration2 hrs
Volunteers23
WeatherMild, overcast
LocationLoweswater lakeshore

A walker fell 5m from the road to the lakeshore path, sustaining head and back injuries and becoming unconscious. CMRT were very quickly on scene, though NWAS paramedics and local First Responders had already been able to access the location, make an assessment and treat the now conscious casualty. The steep fall had landed the casualty on the very narrow lakeshore path amongst dense woodland. CMRT worked in the tight space to immobilise and package the casualty, secure them on a stretcher. Team members safeguarded a potential stretcher fall with a rope, then made the short but very steep ascent to the road and into the ambulance.

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