Incident report

Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams’ joint Snatch Squad called following a climbing accident in the quarry area of Burbage Rocks South.  A young male had fallen approximately 5 metres landing on a rocky ledge some 3 metres above ground level.  The casualty was treated by air-ambulance paramedics and Edale MRT members for back and leg injuries before he was lowered to ground level using a simple rope system and lots of hands.  The man was then flown to hospital for further assessment.