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A member of the public required rescue at Dovestone following an incident in the area. Greater Manchester Police Air Support Unit, Saddleworth & Lees neighbourhood team, and Oldham Mountain Rescue worked together to assist. The casualty was recovered safely.
Outcome: casualty rescued safely and reported well
A photographer from Fermanagh broke his ankle while descending Slieve Donard in the Mourne mountains on 9 February 2023. After initially attempting to descend unaided in severe conditions, he was airlifted by Coast Guard helicopter to hospital where he received treatment and was discharged with a plaster cast.
Outcome: airlifted by Coast Guard helicopter to hospital, treated and discharged with plaster cast
A hillwalker sadly passed away after falling from near the summit of Ben Cruachan last week. Mountain rescue teams and Police Scotland responded to the incident on February 7th, with personnel eventually reaching the casualty's location.
Outcome: Fatality
A climber died after falling from Gribin Ridge in Snowdonia when a handhold broke away during a climb with two companions on Saturday. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation and a coastguard helicopter attended the scene, and recovery continued until Sunday lunchtime.
Outcome: fatality
A 42-year-old man from Peterborough went missing on 27 January 2023 whilst attempting to climb Ben Nevis in Scotland. His car was found at a layby in Glen Nevis three days later, and multiple mountain rescue teams, including dog handlers, conducted searches in difficult weather conditions with high winds and heavy rain.
The team responded to numerous callouts throughout 2022, with a significant number occurring on Ben Nevis. Notable incidents included an eight-hour rescue following a fall from the mountain and another involving an avalanche that resulted in serious injuries.
Outcome: Multiple rescues, including fatalities and severe injuries.
A Bristol teacher was killed in an avalanche on Ben Nevis. The incident occurred on or shortly before the publication date of 5 January 2023.
Outcome: fatality
Two women entered the water at Ystradfellte Falls in Brecon Beacons National Park on 4 January 2023. One body was recovered on Thursday and a second body was found in the river near Glynneath on Sunday after a four-day search involving mountain rescue, fire services and air support.
Outcome: two bodies recovered
An avalanche on Ben Nevis on 30 December resulted in the death of a 48-year-old climber and serious injury to a 40-year-old man who slid approximately 600 metres down the mountain. The injured casualty was evacuated by helicopter to Belford Hospital after an eight-hour extrication operation in challenging weather conditions.
Outcome: one fatality; one casualty evacuated by helicopter to hospital with serious injuries
The team was called out by Avon and Somerset Police to assist with a high-risk missing person search on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset. The missing person was located with assistance from members of the public and subsequently transferred for assessment before being airlifted to hospital.
Outcome: Found and transported to hospital
A 43-year-old man reported missing from the Carlisle area, believed to have travelled to Caithness on Christmas Day, was searched for by mountain rescue teams after his car was found abandoned near Dunnet Head. Multiple rescue agencies including Assynt Mountain Rescue Team, police, coastguard, lifeboat services and a helicopter conducted an extensive search of the Highlands coastline, but he was not located.
Outcome: not traced despite extensive search
A man became separated from companions whilst walking at Dovestones Reservoir on Christmas Day and fell into Chew Brook. He was located by police helicopter and ground officers, then assisted by Oldham Mountain Rescue Team volunteers who helped him to safety. He was assessed and transferred to hospital for further checks.
Outcome: casualty escorted to safety, assessed, and handed over to ambulance service for hospital transport
The team assisted Devon & Cornwall Police with searches for a high-risk missing person in North Devon across two callouts around Christmas. Despite extensive efforts involving multiple agencies and search dogs, both searches were ultimately inconclusive.
Outcome: Inconclusive
Rescuers were called out to assist with two sheep that had become trapped above Littletown. After initial attempts failed, the team secured the animals using spikes driven into the ground and eventually managed to bring one down safely.
Outcome: Both sheep were successfully rescued.
A 25-year-old man fell into a frozen river at Devil's Pulpit in Finnich Glen, Stirlingshire, whilst walking. After hauling himself onto a rock, he texted his family and managed to alert emergency services before losing consciousness. He was rescued by Lomond Mountain Rescue Service and treated for hypothermia.
Outcome: rescued and treated for hypothermia by Scottish Ambulance Service
A man with hypothermia was rescued from the summit of Corn Du in the Brecon Beacons after rescue teams were called on Sunday evening. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team located him with assistance from a search dog and police drone. He was assessed medically and safely evacuated.
Outcome: casualty evacuated safely after medical assessment
A climber in his 60s suffered a suspected broken ankle when a boulder fell on his leg while ascending Dolmen Buttress on Glyder Fach in Snowdonia. He crawled for two hours on his hands and knees to the summit with assistance, then was stretchered down and evacuated by helicopter to hospital.
Outcome: evacuated by helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor for treatment
The team was conducting a monthly search and rescue exercise in Exmoor National Park when they were called out by Avon and Somerset Police to assist with a high-risk missing person search near Chard. Thirty team members deployed alongside colleagues from Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue, along with assistance from Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England.
A walker departed from Pen-y-Pass hostel on Snowdon on Wednesday and was reported missing on Thursday morning. Mountain rescue teams and the coastguard helicopter located his body on Bristly Ridge, Glyder Fach, after he had fallen approximately 200 feet. The casualty was recovered and stretchered down the mountain.
Outcome: body recovered
Police and rescue teams searched the River Severn for Emily Bomken, a 39-year-old woman reported missing on 12 November 2022. Officers expressed concern for her welfare and appealed for public information to help locate her.
While responding to a callout on Exmoor National Park, the team was diverted to assist with a high-risk missing person search in the Somerset Levels. The missing individual was eventually located safe and well by the combined teams.
Outcome: Person found safe
The team was deployed with other agencies to assist an injured walker along the South West Coast Path. The ambulance crew were able to evacuate the casualty while the team was on scene.
Outcome: Evacuated
The team was called out by Avon and Somerset Police to assist with a search operation. The search concerned a high-risk missing person located in Street.
The team was called out by Avon and Somerset Police to assist with a search operation. The search concerned a high-risk missing person located in Yeovil.