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Walker's Chance Find Saves Injured Climber in Lake District
14 May
Summary
- A climber sustained severe injuries after falling onto rocks in Coombs Wood.
- A chance encounter with a passing walker led to the rescue of the injured climber.
- Mountain rescue teams and air ambulance transported the climber to safety.
A climber sustained severe injuries on Sunday after falling onto crags while climbing in Coombs Wood, Armathwaite, within the Lake District. The injured individual was discovered by a passing walker who provided assistance until emergency services arrived.
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team (PMRT) and Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to the scene. Volunteers utilized a rope system and stretcher to carefully haul the casualty to the top of the crag, where an ambulance was waiting.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service also attended, with a doctor assessing the climber's condition. Due to the severity of the accident, PMRT diverted resources from another ongoing search to aid in this rescue, which ultimately took 3.5 hours. Nine members from the Penrith team and five from Keswick were involved in the successful operation.
