Rescue heroes dash to aid of walker who suffered head injury

A scene from the rescue on Alphin Pike

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist a walker who had fallen and sustained a head injury on Alphin Pike, near Dovestones, Greenfield.

Using PhoneFind, they confirmed the casualty’s location and deployed team members from Bradbury Farm, near Dovestone Sailing Club.

On arrival, Team Medics assessed and treated the casualty before preparing them for evacuation by stretcher.

Due to the steep and slippery terrain, a safety rope was used to provide additional support during the descent.

After a 25-minute stretcher carry, the casualty was safely transferred to a waiting ambulance at Dovestone Sailing Club for further treatment.

An OMRT spokesperson said: ”We wish the casualty a speedy recovery and hope to see them back out on the hills soon.

"Our sincere thanks to Bradbury Farm for their kind support during this incident.”

Eighteen team members were involved for three-and-a-half hours.

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