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injured walkers; animal rescue Peak District
Saddleworth Moor, Holme Clough; Running Hill Pits quarry, Uppermill
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team responded to two women with leg injuries on Saddleworth Moor near Holme Clough who were unable to walk. Both casualties were airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to Huddersfield for assessment and treatment. The team was also involved in rescuing a lamb trapped in a quarry crevice on the same day.
Outcome: two casualties airlifted by helicopter to Huddersfield; lamb rescued and reunited
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