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injured walker Lake District

Stickle Ghyll

A woman sustained a fractured arm after slipping at Stickle Ghyll. Her injury was stabilised with a splint and she was assisted down the fell. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team were called but stood down when it became clear the casualty could walk unaided.

Outcome: casualty assisted down with arm splinted

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