A 25-strong squad from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were alerted to three separate casualties while they were attending the Remembrance Sunday service at iconic Pots and Pans in Saddleworth.
The casualties had collapsed with complaints of dizziness or lightheadedness, plus one man who had badly cut his finger on a fence.
After assessments by the team’s Casuality Carers, assisted by a doctor who was at the service, one casualty walked off the hill in the care of his family.
Another was walked off by the team for assessment by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, and the third was carried down on the team’s stretcher to a second North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust ambulance.
People attending the Remembrance Sunday service. Image: Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.
The casualty with a finger injury was treated at the scene and then continued on his walk.
OMRT leader Rob Tortoishell said: “Huge thanks to the doctor who assisted with the casualty, as well as all the other bystanders who offered help. As ever, we wish all the casualties our best wishes for speedy recoveries.”
The team were involved for just over an hour and 30 minutes.
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