Third call-out in as many days for mountain rescue team

A scene from the rescue incident near Dovestones

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called out to their third incident in as many days yesterday (Monday).

The team initially received a request from the North West Ambulance Service for assistance with the location, treatment and evacuation of a female who had fallen and suffered a potentially fractured ankle while out walking near Dovestones.

After establishing she was on the hillside above the reservoir, the team accessed close to the location in their off-road buggy, making it easier to get personnel and kit to the casualty site. 

She was assessed and treated by a Casualty Carer before being packaged and carried on a stretcher to the waiting NWAS ambulance.

Thirteen OMRT personnel were involved for one hour and 35 minutes.

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