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crag-fast casualty with dogs Peak District
quarry near Newhey, Rochdale
A man and his two dogs became crag-fast on a steep ledge in a quarry near Newhey in Rochdale during darkness. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team deployed 22 members who abseiled down and hauled all three to safety over two hours and fifteen minutes. All were uninjured and returned to their vehicle.
Outcome: man and both dogs hauled to safety uninjured, returned to vehicle
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