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medical emergency with aviation hazard Lake District
Red Pike
A helicopter attending a serious medical emergency at Red Pike was endangered when a drone was spotted flying in the area during the casualty evacuation. The incident highlighted the significant risks posed by drones to emergency aviation operations, though no collision occurred and the patient was successfully winched to hospital.
Outcome: casualty winched by helicopter and taken to hospital for treatment; drone operator not identified
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