Air ambulance called to assist injured hiker in the Lake District
The team were alerted by Cumbria Police e about a young walker who had fallen, hitting her head and resulting in a large lump and cut.
The callout occurred on Over Beck, Yewbarrow, and saw an air ambulance attend the scene to help the hiker.
A member of Wasdale MRT said: "The team was quickly mobilised, with Helimed 58 also responding immediately.
"As usual, aviation fuel was quicker than foot power, and fortunately the helicopter this time was able to land very close to the scene.
"After assessment, the walker was airlifted to hospital for further care, with team members meeting up with the rest of the walking party on their way out of the valley."
The callout lasted three hours and 12 minutes, and took place on July 24.
A member of Wasdale MRT said: "We hope the walker makes a full recovery and is back on the fells soon."
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