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mountain biker cliff fall Pennines Serious incident
Butterley Reservoir, Wessenden Valley, Marsden
A mountain biker fell approximately 80 feet down a cliff face above Butterley Reservoir in Wessenden Valley. Multiple emergency services coordinated a complex rescue operation, ultimately evacuating the casualty by raft across the water to a waiting air ambulance. The rider was transported to a major trauma centre with serious injuries including a punctured lung and broken ribs, but is recovering well.
Outcome: casualty evacuated by raft and air ambulance to major trauma centre; recovering in hospital
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