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injured walker Lake District
Coniston Old Man
A gentleman slipped and injured his knee whilst descending from the summit of Coniston Old Man. He was assessed by the team, his leg splinted, and he was stretchered to a helicopter landing on the ridge for transport to Furness General Hospital.
Outcome: casualty airlifted to Furness General Hospital by helicopter
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