Mountain rescue assists walker with broken leg in Lake District
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:37 · Archive
A walker with a broken leg was rescued by mountain rescue volunteers in the Wasdale Valley on Wednesday, October 7. The man sustained the break in a fall at Brackenclose.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to the call at 11.44am. A team of 14 volunteers arrived on the scene quickly and provided treatment at the location.
After initial treatment, the MRT members stretchered the man to a friend's car. He was then transported to hospital for further treatment.
The rescue operation concluded at 2.12pm, lasting two hours and 28 minutes.
How it is being reported
- Man assisted by mountain rescue team after suffering suspected broken legMan rescued after suspected broken leg in Lake District valley on October 7. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team stretchered him to hospital.Cumberland News · 9 Oct, 18:58
- Man assisted by mountain rescue team after suffering broken legMan rescued after suspected broken leg in Lake District valley on October 7. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team stretchered him to hospital.NW Evening Mail · 9 Oct, 18:58
- Man assisted by mountain rescue team after suffering broken legMan rescued after suspected broken leg in Lake District valley on October 7. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team stretchered him to hospital.Westmorland Gazette · 9 Oct, 18:58
- Man assisted by mountain rescue team after suffering broken legMan rescued after suspected broken leg in Lake District valley on October 7. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team stretchered him to hospital.Whitehaven News · 9 Oct, 18:58
In this story: Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team · Wasdale Valley · Brackenclose · Lake District
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