Camping
Incident Report #31 1987
The team went to the aid of a 12 year old scout from Hull when he fell 15 feet from a tree. He sustained a fractured collarbone, spinal and thigh injuries. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.
Incident Report #40 1986
Very severe gales, hail storms and torrential rain during the night blew away tents and equipment causing 13 people to suffer from exposure. Some incredible flying by helicopters from R.A.F. Boulmer and Valley was demonstrated during the evacuation. The serious cases flow in to hospital. The rest, along with the team and equipment flown to Ambleside rugby field.
Incident Report #31 1986
Many reports of flashing lights were seen on summit. The team investigated and found some campers bedding down for the night - no assistance required, search called off 1.05 am.
Incident Report #30 1986
Torrential rain and 50-60 m.p.h. gales during the night blew away tents and equipment and this caused 2 teenagers from Derbyshire to suffer from exposure. Assisted by Kendal M.R.T.
Incident Report #31 1985
Due to faulty handling near a naked flame, a camping-gas cylinder ignited the tent and its occupants. Two youths from Skelmersdale sustained burns to face, hands, legs and were badly shocked, one youth escorted to safety, the other stretchered down and rushed to Kendal Hospital in Team's ambulance.
Incident Report #31 1983
During rescue 30, it was reported that a 36 year old female from Huddersfield had collapsed with severe stomach pains. Diagnosed as Gastro Enteritis. Half the Team diverted to assist.