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serious fall Lake District Serious incident
Striding Edge
A man in his 50s fell 30 feet from Striding Edge and sustained serious leg injuries. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team, assisted by Coastguard and air ambulance, conducted a technical rope rescue on the steep terrain. The casualty was stabilised and airlifted to a major trauma hospital.
Outcome: airlifted to major trauma hospital
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