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injured walker Lake District

Low Fell

A walker slipped and injured their ankle while descending Low Fell on Saturday, August 8. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue deployed their full team, providing pain relief and a splint before stretcher evacuation to West Cumberland Hospital.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by stretcher to West Cumberland Hospital

Support the team who responded. They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.

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