Team vehicles were soon on their way and their 4x4 Land Rover was able to drive over moorland tracks directly to the casualty, where they met with a paramedic who had walked up.
After an assessment by the paramedic, it was decided the most comfortable way off the hill would be by air ambulance.
A helicopter from North West Air Ambulance was soon on scene and the casualty was taken by air to hospital.
Twelve team members were involved for just over two hours.
