Walker rescued after suffering 'severe scalp wound' on Haystacks
Cockermouth MRT were deployed after receiving a call from Wasdale MRT on Wednesday, June 11 about a walker who had suffered a head injury on Haystacks.
Upon arriving at the scene, the MRT were able to assess the walker's wound before being carried by the team to an awaiting rescue helicopter.
Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "The call-out was transferred to Cockermouth and the team made its way down the valley.
"Given the scarce details of the injury and potential consequences of head trauma, a HM Coastguard helicopter was requested to assist.
"The Team drove via Honister to Dubs Hut before making its way on foot to the casualty. On arrival and initial assessment it was clear that it was a severe scalp wound requiring hospital care.
"The casualty was treated and packaged before being carried by the Team to the waiting Rescue 936 helicopter at Inonimate Tarn."
The rescue involved 17 team members from Cockermouth MRT and took two-and-a-half hours to complete.
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