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injured walker Lake District

Foxes Tarn Gully, Scafell

A male walker fell and dislocated his shoulder in Foxes Tarn Gully on Scafell. Multiple rescue services including helicopter support were deployed; the casualty was treated on scene, lowered by rope stretcher down the gully, and then airlifted to West Cumberland Hospital.

Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital by helicopter after rope evacuation from gully

Support the team who responded. They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.

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