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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Helicopter rescue for walker injured in fall in Peak District
A injured walker was airlifted to safety after falling while hiking in the Peak rescue volunteers were called to Grindsbrook, near Kinder Scout, at 13:38 BST on Tuesday after a report the casualty had suffered a "painful" ankle injury and was unable to Mountain Rescue Team said a volunteer team member had been running nearby and was able to reach the scene and help.A coastguard helicopter was called as other volunteers made their way there. The helicopter took the walker to a nearby cement works, where a waiting ambulance took the casualty to hospital in Sheffield.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Injured dog rescued from 1,000ft hill
A team of mountain rescuers came to the rescue of a dog that hurt its leg on a tree sump during a walk in the Peak District. Police were initially called to help a couple with their injured saluki-collie cross at Hope Cross, Derbyshire, at 13:45 BST on Saturday. Edale Mountain Rescue Team, which then attended, said Nova the dog had torn her rear right thigh exposing a large wound and was in considerable pain. The team said her wound was cleaned and bandaged before she was carried 1000ft (310m) down a hill back to the campsite. Nova was then taken to the vets for further treatment. The mountain rescue team said the dog had received stitches and was now recovering at home. "A beautiful and brave dog," the team wrote on social media. "We wish Nova all the very best for a full recovery to roam the hills once more." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars Collapsed man saved from rolling into reservoir Air ambulance called out to injured mountain biker Edale Mountain Rescue Team
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Collapsed man saved from rolling into reservoir
A man who suffered a medical episode while on a walk near a reservoir had to be saved from falling into the water. The man had been walking with friends near Ladybower Dam, near Bamford, Derbyshire, at about 14:45 GMT on Monday when he collapsed, said Edale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). One of his companions managed to stop him from rolling down the bank towards the reservoir. Emergency services were called in to carry out a rescue. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Derbyshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and the MRT attended the scene, with fire crews able to reach the casualty and help them back up the bankside to safety. A spokesperson for Edale EMT said it was an "efficient multi-agency response" which led to a "speedy conclusion". "Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained by the casualty or friend, and a team doctor passed them both fit to return to the car park in a Severn Trent Ranger service vehicle for their return journey home." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Mountain rescue team helps pair on night walk The volunteer rescuers who have helped thousands Edale Mountain Rescue Team Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Collapsed man saved from rolling into Ladybower Reservoir
A man who suffered a medical episode while on a walk near a reservoir had to be saved from falling into the man had been walking with friends near Ladybower Dam, near Bamford, Derbyshire, at about 14:45 GMT on Monday when he collapsed, said Edale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT).One of his companions managed to stop him from rolling down the bank towards the services were called in to carry out a rescue. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Derbyshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and the MRT attended the scene, with fire crews able to reach the casualty and help them back up the bankside to safety.A spokesperson for Edale EMT said it was an "efficient multi-agency response" which led to a "speedy conclusion"."Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained by the casualty or friend, and a team doctor passed them both fit to return to the car park in a Severn Trent Ranger service vehicle for their return journey home."
