Rosset Ghyll

Incident Report #92 2012

A solo male was unable to continue his descent after a knee injury acquired ealier became too painful for him to continue. An early start ensued for the team, with backup coming form Kendal MRT. He was treated by team members and then evacuated by stretcher. It was VERY windy.

Man Hours
11 team members for 4.25 hours, plus Kendal MRT
Incident Type
Fellwalking
Location
Rosset Ghyll
Gt Langdale
OS Grid Reference
NY252072

Incident Report #78 2011

A man, walking with his family, slipped and fell, dislocating his elbow. Although it relocated itself shorlty afterwards, he was in a great deal of pain. He was treated by team members and evacuated by stretcher to Ambleside. An air ambulance attempted to reach him, but had to turn back because of the weather. We were assisted by Kendal MRT.
Man Hours
14 team members for 3 hours, plus Kendal MRT
Incident Type
Fellwalking
Location
Rosset Ghyll
Gt Langdale
OS Grid Reference
NY248074
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