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injured walker Lake District
Great Gable
A female walker fell and injured her ankle on Great Gable, leaving her unable to continue with her group of 15. Rescue 897 helicopter attended, assessed the casualty, and airlifted her to Wasdale Head Inn for transfer to a land ambulance and onward care.
Outcome: casualty airlifted by helicopter and transferred to land ambulance for onward care
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