Injured walker airlifted to safety after suffering fall at popular Peak District beauty spot
A walker who sustained an injury after falling at a popular Peak District beauty spot was airlifted to safety.
The Buxton Mountain Rescue Team (BMRT) were called to reports of an injured walker at Grindslow Knoll – deploying to the scene at 1.28pm on Saturday, April 25.
A team spokesperson said: “We were contacted by East Midlands Ambulance Service to assist them with an incident on Grindslow Knoll. A person had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury – and was unable to continue.
“Team members provided first aid and transferred the casualty to a stretcher. Due to the difficult terrain, a two-hour carry off, and hot temperatures, we requested assistance from the coastguard helicopter.
“The casualty was placed in the aircraft and flown to Hope, where they were transferred to a land ambulance.
We would like to thank Edale MRT, who organised clearance at the landing site (Hope Cement Works Golf Course) and managed the area to allow the helicopter to safely land. We would like to extend our thanks to the coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon.”
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