Incident reports

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team responded to multiple incidents on Snowdon on 18 July 2021, including the rescue of a 65-year-old man after 15 hours on the mountain, a 23-year-old crag-fast climber on the East Ridge, a 17-year-old with heat stroke on Watkin Path, a 49-year-old struck by falling rocks on Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, and a search for an overdue man on Snowdon Rangers path. The team was assisted by Coastguard rescue helicopters and RAF Valley mountain rescue.

Outcome: all casualties rescued and assisted

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team attended two separate incidents in the Neuadd Valley within consecutive days. On 14 July, a fell runner became detached from his partner and overdue, but was located safely in Pontsticill village. On 15 July, a couple lost on the Neuadd ridge and suffering from cold were located using mapping technology and escorted safely off the mountain.

Outcome: both incidents resolved safely; runner found in village, couple rewarmed and escorted off mountain

Three walkers became separated and lost while descending Beinn a' Chlaidheimh in Fisherfield Forest during the 'Big Six' Munro challenge on Saturday evening. A joint rescue operation involving Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team and HM Coastguard helicopters was launched, and all three walkers were located safe and well by Sunday morning.

Outcome: all three walkers located safe and well

Arran Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Saturday evening after two climbers became stuck on a crag. A rope was lowered to both individuals, allowing them to be safely assisted down the hill and back into Glen Rosa.

Outcome: Rescued, unharmed

The team responded to two callouts near the Fairy Pools over recent days. One incident involved a female with an ankle injury on the Bruach na Frithe traverse path, requiring stretcher removal to the roadside. The second callout assisted helicopter crews dealing with a casualty who had fallen into the water at the pools.

Outcome: Casualty treated and removed from the area.

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team responded to two calls on 29 June 2021: a male walker with a leg injury on Mynydd-y-glog mountain in the Brecon Beacons, and a search for a missing 60-year-old man from the Caerphilly area. The injured walker was treated and evacuated by stretcher to hospital; the missing person search was ongoing.

Outcome: injured walker evacuated by stretcher to hospital; missing person search in progress

A rescue team responded to assist an injured girl. The incident was covered by local press but further details are not provided in the post.

A casualty named Imran, who was rescued from the mountains, expressed his gratitude to the rescue team by hosting them for a curry meal. The post highlights the positive relationship between the rescued individual and the rescuers who assisted him.

Outcome: casualty successfully rescued and recovered

A 23-year-old swimmer got into difficulty at Ceunant Mawr Waterfall in Llanberis and was rescued by the mountain rescue team. He was treated at the scene and flown to hospital by Coastguard Helimed, with assistance from North Wales Fire and Rescue.

Outcome: casualty flown to hospital by Coastguard Helimed

Over the last few days, the team responded to several callouts. One incident involved a trials rider being airlifted from the Trotternish Ridge after sustaining a fractured lower leg. Another rescue occurred when a runner fell near Sgurr nan Gillean; they were assisted down to Allt Dearg Beag before walking out to Sligachan.

Outcome: All individuals were safely evacuated or received necessary medical attention.

A mountain biker suffered a suspected broken leg on the mountainside above Pontsticill in the Brecon Beacons and was rescued by the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team with assistance from local residents. The casualty was treated for pain relief and splint immobilisation before being carried off the mountain to an awaiting ambulance and taken to hospital.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by stretcher to hospital

A paramotorist crashed and was assisted by emergency services. The pilot subsequently expressed gratitude to the teams involved in the response.

A helicopter attending a serious medical emergency at Red Pike was endangered when a drone was spotted flying in the area during the casualty evacuation. The incident highlighted the significant risks posed by drones to emergency aviation operations, though no collision occurred and the patient was successfully winched to hospital.

Outcome: casualty winched by helicopter and taken to hospital for treatment; drone operator not identified

An injured walker was rescued from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with the assistance of emergency services. The casualty was extracted from the location and received appropriate care.

Outcome: casualty rescued by emergency services

An injured walker with a lower leg injury was evacuated from Holyrood Park near Arthur's Seat on the evening of 29 May 2021. A Coastguard rescue helicopter attempted to assist but was unable to land due to dense fog, so the casualty was evacuated by Scottish Ambulance Special Operations team using a Wolverine vehicle.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by Scottish Ambulance SORT team for transport to hospital

A woman sustained a lower leg injury while descending from Auchope Cairn on the Pennine Way and was unable to bear weight. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team, Border Search and Rescue Unit, and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team worked together to assess, treat and stabilise her before evacuating her by stretcher to a vehicle on the Scottish side of the border.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by stretcher

A teenage girl fell from height on Rough Tor during a Duke of Edinburgh Award exercise and sustained a lower leg injury. The Cornwall Air Ambulance and West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team responded; after initial assessment ruled out serious injury, she was evacuated by the team's off-road ambulance to a waiting land ambulance.

Outcome: evacuated by team ambulance to land ambulance; injuries not serious