Keswick rescuers stretcher the injured walker from the scene. Photo: Keswick MRT
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling 100ft on a Lakeland fell.
The 70-year-old was walking on the path near Dock Tarn, above Stonethwaite in Borrowdale, when he slipped and was unable to stop himself falling 30m into rough ground.
The man suffered cuts to his face and chest and arm injuries in the incident.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 1.20pm today and the Great North Air Ambulance also flew to the scene.
A Keswick team spokesperson said: “A companion went down to raise the alarm, and a local team member was on scene swiftly to administer immediate first aid.”
The walker was treated at the scene by rescuers then flown by the helicopter to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The 2½ rescue involved 14 volunteer members of Keswick MRT.
Sheepy
11 September 2013More great work from MRT.
However, how is flying someone from Borrowdale to Newcastle cost effective?
Lake District Fan
13 October 2013Being a relative of the person concerned and actually present at the time of the incident, (unlike "Sheepy") I feel it necessary to reply to the accusation. It was decided by the Team Leader of KMRT that Newcastle was the best hospital to treat the injuries he sustained, which are listed incorrectly. The injuries in fact, were 4 broken ribs and a fractured skull. Given the severity of the injuries it was decided that Air Ambulance was the speediest mode of transport in order for the injuries to be treated as quickly as possible. Would "Sheepy" not expect the very best to be done for his/her relatives?