The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team joined forces yesterday with the Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a casualty who had gotten into difficulty in the snow.
After searching the area and having no luck, the casualty was eventually found in the Hern Stones area of Bleaklow where snow was up to 3ft deep. He was quickly assessed on the scene and provided with blankets due to hypothermia.
With the risk of life threatening injuries, the team requested support from the Coastguard S92 helicopter. Unfortunately after several attempts they were forced to turn by the weather on Bleaklow.
Considering the nature of conditions, Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Teams were called on to support the casualty. In total, 30 team members took part with a further 12 from Kinder Mountain Rescue Team and 18 from Edale Mountain Rescue Team.
All teams stood down at midnight where they got some well deserved hot food.
They added: “We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.”
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