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injured walker Lake District
Grisedale valley, Dollywaggon Pike
A walker aggravated an existing knee injury while walking in Grisedale valley on Easter Monday and became unable to continue. Patterdale and Penrith Mountain Rescue Teams located the casualty near Dollywaggon Pike, treated the injury, and stretchered them off the fell for hospital treatment. The rescue was completed in 4.5 hours.
Outcome: casualty treated at scene and stretchered off for hospital treatment
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