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Callout 33

19th May 4.42pm

TypeInjured walker
Duration3 hrs
Volunteers19
WeatherVery windy
LocationHonister

Keswick MRT received a call to a fallen walker above Honister. After further investigation it became clear the casualty was in Cockermouth’s patch and the job was handed over. A full team call-out was initiated and CMRT made their way up to Honister Slate Mine and up the track to the Drum House. The casualty was located, they had injuries to their leg, arm and head which were treated in challenging conditions due to the high winds. The walker was transferred the short distance to a Team vehicle before being driven back down the track to a waiting NWAS ambulance in Seathwaite.

Callout 36

23rd May 2.42pm

TypeKnee injury
Duration4 hrs
Volunteers20
WeatherWarm, overcast, windy
LocationHaycock

A walker descending the steep path from Haycock in the direction of Scoat Fell, suffered a suspected knee ligament tear. The Team made their way down the Ennerdale valley, climbed the long slog up via Tewitt How and located the casualty near Haycock summit. The leg was splinted and the casualty stretchered to Coastguard Rescue 199 further treatment.

Callout 37

24th May 12.24pm

TypeFallen walker
Duration2 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers16
WeatherClear, warm
LocationScale Force, Buttermere

It was reported that a teenager had fallen into Scale Force, near Crummock Water. CMRT made its way down to Crummock through significant congestion. Great North Air Ambulance Helimed 58 was also despatched and arrived on scene alongside the first Team members. The casualty was located in the beck above the waterfall, assessed then evacuated via stretcher down the steep and winding path to the waiting helicopter.

Callout 38

24th May 3.19pm

TypeTorn quadricep
Duration3 hrs
Volunteers20
WeatherClear, warm
LocationWarnscale

A walker descending Warnscale Beck sustained a suspected quadricep tear. The Team were still in the valley after incident 37 and headed directly to Honister. The casualty was located below Warnscale Bothy and transferred to a stretcher. Coastguard Rescue 199 arrived, winching the casualty on board in difficult wind conditions for transfer to Cumbria Infirmary.

Callout 39

24th May 3.51pm

TypeExhausted walker
Duration2 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers20
WeatherClear, warm
LocationRannerdale Knotts

During call-out 38, a walker was reported as suffering exhaustion on Rannerdale Knotts. Whilst the bulk of the Team were dealing with the previous call-out, a third vehicle was despatched to Rannerdale where the casualty was located and escorted off the fell to their own vehicle.

Callout 40

24th May 4pm

TypeDislocated shoulder
Duration30 mins
Volunteers20
WeatherClear, warm
LocationHause Point, Crummock

Whilst escorting the casualty from call-out 39, a swimmer approached the Team with a dislocated shoulder. The shoulder was immobilised and they were taken on to hospital by their companions.

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