A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

Pregnant and Unwell at Aira Force

A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

Callout 2024_055

Medical emergency

Date

Wed 24 July 2024

Called out

13:56

Stood down

15:56

Duration

2 hours

Location

Aira Force

NWAS alerted the Team to a pregnant woman who had been vomiting and feeling unwell whilst walking at Aira Force. Due to low numbers the assistance of Penrith MRT was requested. Ambulance personnel were first on scene and provided treatment. Team Members stretchered the casualty to the ambulance for onward transport to hospital.

The callout in numbers

5

Team members

2

Hours on the hill

55

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Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

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The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.