Injured walker airlifted to safety after falling in Peak District

The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team raced to action to assist a lady who fell while walking in Arnfield.

The incident took place on Sunday April 27, on the popular ‘Seven Fall’ route. The walker had landed in a stream, and upon their arrival, the team realised they required further help from a rescue helicopter due to the nature of her injuries.

A spokesperson for the team reported: “We quickly mobilised the team, and on arrival it was recognised that this would either require considerable ropework to get her to safe ground, which may have compromised her further. The decision was made to request support from a Coastguard Helicopter. 

“We used our kit to treat and stabilise her injuries and pain, whilst also rigging a rope system in case it was needed. Coastguard Helicopter ‘Rescue 936’ was dispatched to our location and was on scene in 30 minutes. The winch crew reassessed the lady and subsequently winched her to the helicopter and transported her onward to definitive care.  

“A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues at Rescue 936 for their assistance with this one. Also, a huge thankyou and well done to the family and the passing group who called this into us.” 

Glossop Mountain Rescue is a voluntary organisation that survives on donations from the public. To help support their work please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/glossopmrt 

Photo credit: Glossop Mountain Rescue team