Injured Cyclist on Nethermost Pike
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2024_094 · 2 November 2024
Callout 2024_094
Injured walker
The Team responded to a report of a male on Helvellyn in low cloud and drizzle who had fallen off his bike. He suffered a number of injuries and had been unconscious. The casualty was assessed, given warm clothing and slowly walked down to the Land Rovers then driven to Base where he was examined by a Team Doctor and advised to attend hospital.
The casualty had been wearing a helmet which had sustained substantial damage.
The callout in numbers
10
Team members
3½
Hours on the hill
94
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Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team
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