Collapsed Walker at Mires Beck, Glenridding
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2024_060 · 30 July 2024
Callout 2024_060
Medical emergency
Cumbria Police tasked the Team to an incident on the Mires Beck path up Helvellyn. A male, who had been walking with his friend, had collapsed and was reported to be dropping in and out of consciousness. Following examination by a Team Doctor the casualty was stretchered down the fell to a waiting ambulance for onward transport and treatment at CIC.
The callout in numbers
9
Team members
2½
Hours on the hill
60
Callout of the year
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Cumbria Police.
With thanks to Cumbria Police.
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