Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called together with Edale Mountain Rescue Team following the report of a man stuck on the shale face of Mam Tor.

A family from Warrington were on the summit when their dog fell down the steep face coming to rest part way down.  A family member attempted to descend the face to help the dog but became stuck as the loose shale started to crumble away.  First rescuers on scene were from Edale team who reassured the man and coxed him to safety.  The dog also managed to …

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called by West Midlands Ambulance Service after receiving a 999 call reporting a fallen climber at The Roaches, Upper Hulme, Staffordshire.

A 27 year old female novice climber fell to the ground when her climbing protection failed. The fall resulted in an open fracture of her lower leg.

West Midlands Ambulance staff were first on scene closely followed by team members who had been marshalling an organised event in Buxton.  As the team arrived West Midlands Air-ambulance was landing on the coll in the gloomy light.   …

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called following the report of a man having fallen five metres from a steep woodland path in Great Shacklow Woods.

A seventy year old man from Bolton was on a weekend walking break with family and friends when a simple slip resulted in a significant tumble down a very steep bank.  Medical examination was started by team members who determined the possibility of a back injury.

Whilst the casualty was being further examined and prepared for extraction, an air-…

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team called to support Edale Rescue Team, most of whose members were engaged at an annual social event.

East Midlands Ambulance Service had requested assistance following the report of a collapsed male casualty.  Edale team soon had a doctor on scene as part of the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme and other available members quickly followed.   Despite everyone’s efforts and full advanced life support techniques, attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.

Most Buxton members were stood down whilst still on route to the incident. It was a sombre conclusion to the evening and both rescue teams send their most sincere condolences to the casualty’s family.

Team Search Dog Megan with handler, Dave Mason, were called to support the rescue team in a the search for an elderly woman and her son lost around Youlgreave.  A search dog handler from Edale MRT also assisted.

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