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medical emergency Yorkshire Dales

Ireby Fell cavern

A 60-year-old woman suffered a medical episode while caving in Ireby Fell cavern. With support from her party, she ascended to the surface and was assessed by a team doctor before being stretched off the fell and transported to hospital by ambulance.

Outcome: casualty packaged on stretcher and transported to hospital by ambulance

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