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Buxton MRT

A volunteer-run mountain rescue charity. 8 incidents featured here.

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September 2023

6 incidents

Edale valley

Mountain biking accident Peak District

A mountain biker sustained multiple injuries while descending rough terrain near Jacobs Ladder. The casualty received treatment from a team paramedic before being carried down into the Edale valley to await transfer by land ambulance.

Outcome: Transported for hospital care

Waterswallows Quarry

Injured Walker Peak District

The team responded to assist emergency services with transporting a casualty from the Waterswallows Quarry area. The operation took approximately two hours to complete.

Outcome: Casualty transported by emergency services

Sir William Hill

Missing Person Search Peak District

A search dog and handler were requested to assist the Edale Mountain Rescue team in searching for a missing person on Sir William Hill. The individual was eventually located and reported to be safe and well.

Outcome: Person found safe and well

Ravenstor

Climbing accident/Fall Peak District

A climber sustained a head injury and lost consciousness after falling 6-8 metres near Ravenstor. A multi-agency effort was required to safely lower the casualty from the steep location into the valley.

Outcome: Transported to hospital

Grindsbrook

Injury/Rescue Peak District

A walker sustained a painful ankle injury at the top of Grindsbrook near Foxholes and was unable to descend on their own. Multiple team members attended the scene, requiring assistance from another local mountain rescue team to safely carry the casualty down through the area.

Outcome: Casualty was safely carried out.

August 2023

2 incidents

Edale

Medical Emergency/Search and Rescue Peak District

Mountain Rescue was called out following reports of a stranded camper who had become uncontactable due to a medical episode. After efforts to establish communication, the individual regained consciousness and allowed teams to pinpoint his location via mobile phone. He was subsequently assessed by the team before being assisted to waiting ambulance personnel.

Outcome: Safe recovery after medical assistance

Windgather Rocks

Climber Injured Peak District

A team was called out to assist ambulance services with the extraction of a fallen climber at Windgather Rocks. The casualty was assessed on site before being placed onto a stretcher for transport by the North West Ambulance Service crew.

Outcome: Extracted/Assisted to medical services