Tongue Gill

Whilst call-out No. 50 was in progress part of the Team were diverted to this second incident, where a 59 year old woman had sustained an open fracture of the ankle. Evacuated by Team's 4 wheel drive ambulance to Ambleside for transfer.

A 16 year old girl became ill whilst on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition. The Team helped her off the hill.

A 57 year old female from Newcastle-under-Lyme slipped on a path at Tongue Gill, Grasmere. She sustained a fractured ankle. The team carried her down the fell on a stretcher, and then by ambulance to hospital in Kendal, Footnote: This lady had all the right equipment — a genuine accident Weather conditions: Overcast, dull, rain at times. Very wet underfoot

A 12 year old school boy from Washington, Durham, collapsed with a virus infection at Tongue Gill, Grasmere. He was carried down the fell on a stretcher and then to hospital in Kendal by ambulance. Footnote: Yet another very good group who did everything right when faced with a serious problem on the fells. Weather conditions: Dull, dry, clear. Dry with wet patches underfoot.