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Injury (Suspected broken ankle) Lake District
Coast-to-coast path between Grisdale Tarn and Patterdale
Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Friday afternoon to assist a walker with a suspected broken ankle on the coast-to-coast path between Grisdale Tarn and Patterdale. The rescue required significant community assistance as the injured person's friend managed to relay a call for help down the valley.
Outcome: The injured walker was stretchered to base for ambulance care.
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