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Fall/Entrapment Pennines
River Lune at Halton
Mountain Rescue volunteers attended an incident on the banks of the River Lune in Halton following a call from the North West Ambulance Service. An 89-year-old male was found unable to move after falling into mud and brambles. He was safely stretchered out by the team and handed over to paramedics.
Outcome: Safe recovery
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