Walker taken to hospital following fall whilst on Easter Sunday hike with family
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out yesterday, April 20 at 2:30pm to Greathall Gill following reports that a walker in a family group had fallen on steep ground and suffered a leg injury.
Teams gave the casualty medical assistance before the walker was taken to hospital for further treatment.
The walker being given medical assistance (Image: Wasdale MRT)
In a statement on social media, Wasdale MRT said: "A call was received yesterday from Cumbria Police about a walker in a family group who had fallen on steep ground, suffering a leg injury that made it impossible for her to continue.
"The team was called out and made their way to the scene. After a medical assessment and splinting of the leg, the walker was transferred into the team stretcher.
"The short descent was completed safely and the walker transferred to their own vehicle for onward transfer to hospital. We hope the walker recovers quickly and is back on the fells soon."
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