A walker had to be airlifted to hospital after a ‘significant fall’ while out in the Lake District.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called at around 2pm on September 19 to the Sty Head path, Bursting Knott.
Cumbria police called the team about a walker who had fallen, injured his hand and knee and was unable to bear any weight to walk further.
Due to Wasdale’s slightly low numbers, Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team was was also asked to help.
The team said: “It then become apparent that there was a concurrent incident with a serious traffic accident on the lakeside road. With a possibility of being unable to get through, a Coastguard helicopter was also requested, and Rescue 936 from Caernarfon responded.
“One team vehicle was fortunately able to pass through the RTA and was first on scene.
“A full medical assessment was required as the walker had taken a significant tumble fall close to Sphinx Ridge on Great Gable, sustained a number of injuries and then stoically shuffled down the mountain to the path.
“Fortunately no serious injuries were detected and after some pain relief and transferring into a full body splint, the walker was handed over to the care of the Coastguard team. The walker was winched into the helicopter for transfer to hospital.
“Our thanks to both Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team and the Rescue 936 team for their help once again, and also to the walkers who stopped to help and made the initial call. We wish the walker a quick recovery from his injuries.”
