Gavel Crag and Mardale Areas

Incident Report #1 1986

The team assisted Kendal M.R.T. when a serious multiple casualty situation occured at the head of Kentmere. Blizzards, ice and fresh deep snow hampered the night operation. Casualties from both groups located in the early hours and eventually flown to hospital by R.A.F. helicopters from Boulmer and Valley. Assisted by other Lakes teams and RAF. Linton and R.A.F. Stafford M.R.T.s.

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