Lower Leg Injury at High Knott
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2024_006 · 3 February 2024
Callout 2024_006
Injured walker
NWAS tasked the Team to attend an incident above Scalehow Force, on the south side of Ullswater. A 32 year old female had slipped and injured her lower leg, she was unable to continue her walk. Once on scene, the Team assessed the casualty’s injuries and splinted the leg.
The casualty was carried to Sandwick from where an ambulance took her to hospital for further treatment.
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16
Team members
3
Hours on the hill
6
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