mountain biker cliff fall Pennines Serious incident
A mountain biker fell approximately 80 feet down a cliff face above Butterley Reservoir in Wessenden Valley. Multiple emergency services coordinated a complex rescue operation, ultimately evacuating the casualty by raft across the water to a waiting air ambulance. The rider was transported to a major trauma centre with serious injuries including a punctured lung and broken ribs, but is recovering well.
Outcome: casualty evacuated by raft and air ambulance to major trauma centre; recovering in hospital
Team: Holme Valley MRT
Source: Holme Valley MRT report