June 2026
4 incidents Fall/Injury Yorkshire Dales
The team responded to North Yorkshire Police regarding a member of a school party who had fallen on the track near Ingleborough Cave. The individual sustained an injured shoulder and was assessed and treated at the scene before being handed over to the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
Outcome: Treated at scene; transferred to ambulance service
Missing Person (Caving) Yorkshire Dales
A team was alerted regarding a potentially overdue caver in Cow Pot on Leck Fell. The missing individual was located by friends who were searching the area and was subsequently brought safely back to the surface.
Outcome: Safe recovery
Injury (Cramps) Yorkshire Dales
Mountain Rescue Team were alerted by North Yorkshire Police regarding an injured walker near God’s Bridge in Birkwith who was suffering from cramps. A small party located the casualty near Nether Lodge farm and assessed his injuries; he was subsequently transported back to Horton in Ribblesdale.
Outcome: Transported safely after assessment
Lost/Disorientation Yorkshire Dales
Mountain Rescue was called by North Yorkshire Police to assist a group of walkers who had become disoriented while descending Ingleborough during dark and misty conditions. Using their PhoneFind tool, the Duty Controller located the group via the MR Map system and successfully guided them back onto the correct path.
Outcome: Safe passage/Found and directed to safety