Limestone Way

  • Call out for year: 06
  • Date: 18/01/15
  • Time: 1:25 pm
  • Grid ref: SK 1277 8143
  • Type of incident: Walker Injured(1)
  • Team members involved: 15
  • Time taken: 2
  • Total man hours: 30

Incident report

A report of a man having suffered a fractured leg on the track between the head of Cave Dale and Eldon Hill (just off The Limestone Way) Rowter Farm 18 jan 2015 upgradetriggered a call-out for Buxton and Edale Mountain Rescue Teams.  It had been a clear cold day but the sun was disappearing quickly behind a freezing mist.

The man, from Didsbury, Manchester, had been walking alone when he slipped on the snowy path.  Two passing walkers gave immediate help and paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service went directly to the accident scene.  A severe fracture was suspected and pain relieving drugs were administered by the ambulance crew.  On arrival of the rescue teams the man was placed on a rescue stretcher and part carried and part sledged back to the ambulance waiting at the head of the Rowter Farm track.  The casualty was transferred to a Stockport hospital for further treatment.

Photo Credit:  BMRT.  Icy conditions permit a smooth sledge evacuation for the casualty towed by members of Buxton and Edale teams.

2 comments

  1. Robert Stewart

    I was the person you rescued and I would like to say how incredibly grateful I am for the swift and efficient work of your team. I was very lucky indeed to have had the help of the mountain biker, Jen and her group of walkers and the 2 ambulance guys. Between you all, you kept me safe and warm and cheerful. It could have all ended very differently without your help. I had further excellent care in Stepping Hill and am now recovering with a plate and pins in my left tibia. Thanks again.

  2. Rosemary Stewart

    I should also like to thank all concerned in the rescue of my son. He is very lucky. It could have been another story without your prompt response and the good fortune that Jen came along. You seem to be a great team with so many of you willing to be ready to help. Very, very many thanks.

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