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Malham Cove - Mountain Rescue

A walker (f, 66) slipped on a muddy path below Malham Cove and broke her ankle. After treatment the casualty was stretchered a short distance uphill to where an air ambulance was able to land.

Mar 5, 2008

Photos: 7

Diccan Pot - Cave Rescue

A misunderstanding led to a caver (f, 20) being reported as hung up in water on the first pitch; CRO responded and found that the situation had been resolved. However there was some confusion as to the wellbeing of the party who were still underground. CRO members descended both Diccan and Alum Pots and located the party near the bottom of Diccan Pot, all safe and well. Assisted out via their planned route of Alum Pot and the Dolly Tubs. 73 rescue person hours.

Nov 3, 2007

Photos: 5

Lost John's Cave- Training Exercise

Oct 3, 2007

Photos: 7

County Pot - Cave Rescue

Three cavers were descending County Pot when one (m, 31) lost control abseiling down the first pitch and fell about 4m. He sustained a broken leg and bruising to his back. After treatment by CRO he was brought to the surface and evacuated by air ambulance. 96 rescue person hours

Sep 29, 2007

Photos: 11

Malham Cow Rescue

A group of cyclists reported a Highland cow trapped 3m down a 2m diameter partially filled mine shaft on the moors near to Nappa Cross. The heifer was eventually lifted out using wide strops and a farmer's tractor, non the worse for its ordeal. 23 rescue peron hours

Jun 9, 2007

Photos: 7

Gordale - Mountain Rescue

A walker (m, 20) slipped on rocks at the start of the gorge, sustaining a suspected broken ankle. He was evacuated by stretcher to a road ambulance waiting at the campsite. 20 rescue person hours

Apr 15, 2007

Photos: 6

Gordale Lamb Rescue

A young lamb entered a small culvert running for some distance under the road opposite Gordale House and became trapped. CRO was called and a team member deployed into the culvert. The lamb was found about 20m in and successfully brought out to daylight looking a bit bedraggled. 12 rescue person hours

Apr 8, 2007

Photos: 3

Pikedaw Calamine Caverns- Cave Rescue

A caver (m, 60) became too exhausted to climb a 23m wire ladder to the top of the entrance shaft, despite assistance from the other two members of his party. CRO was called and he was hauled to the surface in a rescue harness and transported down to Malham. During the rescue the team was 'entertained' by a brilliant display of lightning accompanied by hail and thunder. 36 rescuse person hours

Jan 20, 2007

Photos: 7

Thornton Force - Mountain Rescue

Youth (m, 19) jumped from highest point on Thornton Force into plunge pool below. Open fracture to lower right leg and facial injuries. Evacuated to hospital by Air Ambulance.