Fellwalking

Incident Report #30 1975

30
Sun, 31st August 1975, 15:15
A 53 year old woman from Solihull slipped on a footpath in Mill Ghyll, Langdale, and fractured her left ankle. She was carried down the fell on a stretcher and taken to hospital in Kendal. Footnote: Her footwear (flat soft soled shoes) could have been the cause of her slipping. She had no intention of walking on the felts. The weather was fine, warm and dry.
Unique Incident ID: 
179

Incident Report #28 1975

28
Wed, 6th August 1975, 16:45
An apprentice soldier aged 17 years from Poole slipped and fell 60 feet on Gimmer Crag, Langdale whilst descending after a rock climb, he sustained multiple injuries to head and spine. The team doctor called for an R.A.F. helicopter from Acklington to fly the injured boy to hospital from the crag. Footnote: Once again the accident happened after the completion of a climb. The weather was warm, dry, clear and sunny.
Unique Incident ID: 
177

Incident Report #26 1975

26
Mon, 21st July 1975, 14:15
A young child fell and suffered unknown injuries in Mickleden, Great Langdale. The team searched Mickleden but was informed that the parents had carried the child down the fell. Footnote: No comments
Unique Incident ID: 
175

Incident Report #25 1975

25
Sat, 19th July 1975, 20:30
A 50 year old man from Falmouth slipped on wet rocks and fractured his ankle at Rest Gill, Langdale. The team carried him down on a stretcher and he was taken to hospital in Kendal. Footnote: This accident happened at 3 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, but the team was not called out until 8.30 p.m. — some 5 hours later. The reason for this delay is a mystery both to the police and the team, but his walking companion tried to get help from some friends in the area.
Unique Incident ID: 
174

Incident Report #23 1975

23
Thu, 10th July 1975, 14:30
A 15 year old boy collapsed with exhaustion and migraine at the summit of Stake Pass, Langdale. The team carried the boy, who came from Thetford, Norfolk, down the fell on a stretcher and he was treated by the team doctor before being allowed home. Footnote: This group had been well trained to cope with mishaps on the fells, and they did everything correctly. The weather was overcast with rain at times and the ground was very wet underfoog.
Unique Incident ID: 
172

Incident Report #22 1975

22
Tue, 1st July 1975, 22:30
A search was made of Easedale Tarn and surrounding crags after a party of five had heard 'cries for help'. Team members with three dogs from the Search and Rescue Association searched but found nothing. The search was called off at 3.30 a.m. on 2nd July. Footnote: Once again nothing was found, and it was a false alarm with good intent. The weather was warm, dry and clear.
Unique Incident ID: 
171

Incident Report #20 1975

20
Fri, 20th June 1975, 16:00
A search was made of Loughrigg Summit when a man had heard cries for help. After two and a half hours the search was called off and nothing was found. Footnote: This was a false alarm with good intent. The weather was very warm, clear and dry.
Unique Incident ID: 
169

Incident Report #19 1975

19
Mon, 26th May 1975, 16:30
A 15 year old youth from Westhoughton near Bolton sustained a severely lacerated foot after paddling in Stickle Tarn, Langdale. The team carried him down the fell on a stretcher and he was treated by a team doctor in Ambleside. Footnote: This seemed to be a well-led party. One lesson we are learn¬ing is that the tarns and becks are becoming dangerous places to paddle and swim in because some people use them as rubbish tips. The weather was clear, very warm and dry.
Unique Incident ID: 
168

Incident Report #18 1975

18
Sun, 25th May 1975, 17:30
A 15 year old schoolgirl from Stainforth, Yorkshire, slipped and fell on a steep slope at Troutbeck Park, Windermere. She suffered a suspected fractured femur, was carried down on a stretcher assisted by the Tweed Valley M.R.T. from Galashiels. She was taken to hospital in Kendal. Footnote: The school party seemed to be well organised and equipped. The weather was clear, dry and sunny.
Unique Incident ID: 
167

Incident Report #17 1975

17
Sat, 24th May 1975, 13:30
A 15 year old youth from Reigate, Surrey, was treated on the spot when he collapsed with an epileptic fit at Mill Ghyll, Langdale. He was carried down the fell on a stretcher and was put to bed at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Footnote: No comment needs to be made. The weather was warm, sunny and dry.
Unique Incident ID: 
166
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