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Callout 51

12th July 2.17pm

TypeCramp
Duration1 hr 40mins
Volunteers5
WeatherHot, sunny
LocationHigh Crag

A walker on the High Stile to High Crag ridge reported being unable to continue due to severe cramp. The Team Leader was able to give advice that enabled them to continue off the fell, whilst their progress was monitored from the CMRT control room.

Callout 52

12th July 2.09pm

TypeBroken patella - Wasdale assist
Duration40 mins
Volunteers20
WeatherHot, sunny
LocationChriscliffe Knotts

The Team were just making their way off the hill after a day's training in Wasdale, when a request was made to assist with a walker who had broken their patella on the Corridor Route near Chriscliffe Knotts. A helicopter was on scene shortly before Team members arrived on scene, so the Team used the helicopter stretcher to carry the casualty to the helicopter landing site for treatment by their on-board paramedics. See Wasdale's full report here.

Callout 53

12th July 4.30pm

TypeAnkle injury - Wasdale assist
Duration1 hr
Volunteers20
WeatherHot, sunny
LocationGreat Gable

As the previous incident concluded, a walker injured their ankle on the Wasdale side of Great Gable. As the Team was close to the scene, it made its way to assist. See Wasdale's full report here.

Callout 54

18th July 5.32am

TypeVomiting
Duration4 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers16
WeatherClear, sunny
LocationWarnscale Bothy

A group staying at Warnscale Bothy awoke to one member repeatedly vomiting, suspecting water contamination from a stream. The Team assessed the casualty and escorted them down to their vehicle at Gatesgarth.

Callout 55

18th July 2.38pm

TypeBroken arm
Duration3 hrs 15 mins
Volunteers19
WeatherClear, sunny
LocationLittledale Edge

One of a pair of walkers fell on Littledale Edge and sustained a suspected broken arm. The Team drove to Newlands Hause before making the long approach over Robinson on foot. Due to the length of a stretcher evacuation, a helicopter was requested and Coastguard Rescue 897 from Carlisle was dispatched. Once on scene, the Team carried out an assessment, confirming an isolated left humerus injury. Analgesia was administered before the arm was made comfortable. Rescue 897 soon landed close to the scene and the casualty was able to walk with assistance to the helicopter for onward transport to the Cumberland Infirmary.

Callout 56

18th July 6.35pm

TypeBack injury
Duration2 hrs
Volunteers17
WeatherClear, sunny
LocationWarnscale pools

Shortly after call-out 55, another call came for a fallen walker in Warnscale Bottom. The Team was still in the vicinity and were quickly on scene. On assessment, there was a clear indication of a lower back injury. Analgesia was administered and the casualty was packaged onto a stretcher before being carried to Buttermere Lakeshore. Once again, Coastguard Rescue 897 assisted by landing on and transporting the casualty to the Cumberland Infirmary for further treatment.

Callout 57

22nd July 1.52pm

TypeHead injury
Duration4 hrs
Volunteers16
WeatherClear, sunny
LocationGreat Gable

A walker fell whilst descending the steep slopes of Great Gable, sustaining a head injury. The Team accessed the location via the Ennerdale Valley, parking vehicles at Black Sail YHA. The Team Leader had requested Coastguard helicopter assistance, and shortly after the first vehicles got to Black Sail, Rescue 199 was on scene and lowered one of their crew to the casualty. CMRT held its position whilst the Coastguard made an assessment. It was decided to winch the casualty onboard and fly them to Carlisle, but assistance was needed to evacuate the casualty. Rescue 199 flew to Black Sail and lifted two Team members to the scene. The casualty was winched aboard and their companion escorted off the fell on foot to the Youth Hostel by Team members.

Callout 58

24th July 11.14am

TypeStuck walkers
Duration1 hr
Volunteers11
WeatherOvercast
LocationLad Hows

A walker was reported as unable to continue their descent from Grasmoor; a known hotspot. As the Team made its way to the scene,the walker reported themselves as having managed to find their own way off, and the Team returned to base.

Callout 59

24th July 8.19pm

TypeBroken ankle
Duration4 hrs 15 mins
Volunteers14
WeatherOvercast
LocationBlack Sail Pass

A walker descending Black Sail Pass in the Ennerdale Valley sustained a suspected broken ankle. The Team drove to Black Sail YHA before continuing on foot to the casualty. Analgesia was administered and the lower leg splinted. The casualty was packaged into the stretcher and carried back to Black Sail Youth Hostel as hundreds of runners participating in the Lakeland 100 ultra also descended! The walker and friends were then conveyed by Team vehicle to Bowness Knott car park, where the casualty was handed over to an NWAS ambulance.

Callout 60

26th July 6.50pm

TypeCragfast
Duration3 hrs
Volunteers11
WeatherOvercast
LocationMellbreak

A walker had strayed from the Crummock lakeshore path onto some steep, loose ground on the side of Mellbreak, and felt unable to continue safely. The casualty's location was determined using coordinates from the initial 999 call and six Team members made their way along the shore of Crummock Water. With encouragement, support and a confidence rope, the Team were able to walk the casualty down to the safety of the lakeshore path and back to the team vehicles.

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