Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team - Broken Ankle Illgill Head - 17 Jan 09

2009:10 17/01/09 (12.34 p.m.) - Saturday  

The team were called out to assist a 63 year old fell walker who had sustained a fractured ankle following a stumble fall on Illgill head above Wastwater (The Screes). He was treated on scene by the team doctors and stretchered down to a waiting ambulance to be transferred to Whitehaven hospital. A speedy response was required to ensure the injured walker was off the fell before the forecasted storm force winds and heavy rain which arrived later in the afternoon. 20 team members were involved and the incident was closed at around 4.30 p.m.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Wasdale
• Mountain
• Rescue
• Team
• Richard
• Warren
• 17
• January
• 2009
• Broken
• Ankle

[victor7060]

Fantastic work guys. I hope you know the difference it makes to people, just to know you are there if needed. Thanks.