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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
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