Ullswater, lakeshore footpath – lady tripped and sustained injuries
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2021_033 · 1 August 2021
Callout 2021_033
At 16:00hrs on Sunday 1st August, Patterdale MRT was called by North West Ambulance Service to reports of a lady who had tripped while walking on the lakeshore path between Glenridding and Howtown. Due to the location of the incident the inflatable rescue boat was launched and made its way to the scene while team members assembled at Sandwick before making their way on foot to the incident.
The lady was treated by team members for her injuries before being transported by the rescue boat back to Sandwick and into a waiting ambulance, from where she was transferred to hospital for further treatment. The callout lasted 2hrs and 11 volunteer members
The callout in numbers
11
Team members
2
Hours on the hill
33
Callout of the year
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North West Ambulance Service.
With thanks to North West Ambulance Service.
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