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injured walker Lake District
Crinkle Ghyll
A young male fellwalker sustained a suspected ankle fracture and thigh laceration after a fall at Crinkle Ghyll. Team members treated the casualty and evacuated him over six hours; a coastguard helicopter was unable to assist due to weather conditions.
Outcome: casualty evacuated by team and partner rescue
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