'Seriously injured' person rescued in Cumbrian valley
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out on July 13 after the person fell from steep ground, sustaining multiple injuries.
Seventeen team members responded, prepared for a combined medical and technical rope rescue.
However, the North West Air Ambulance Charity's helicopter, Helimed 75, landed close to the casualty, allowing the crew to access and begin medical assessment and treatment.
When the rescue team arrived, they assisted in carefully helping the casualty into a stretcher before transferring them to the helicopter.
The casualty was then flown to the hospital for further treatment.
A spokesperson from Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: "We wish him a quick and speedy recovery."
They also thanked the crew of Helimed 75 for their support.
The incident lasted almost five hours, with the team finishing at 8.11pm.
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