A woman slipped and sustained an ankle injury near Codale Tarn. She was initially assisted by members of another group. She was treated by team members and evacuated by stretcher
A group of D of E candidates became disorientated and cold in poor conditions near Codale Tarn. They were located by the team and escorted down
A young male recieved serious leg and head inuries when he was hit by a large falling rock. He was treated by team members and air ambulance paramedics and then evacuated to Preston hospital
"Let's all meet-up in the year 2000"; sang Jarvis Cocker. You know him; he did a couple of good songs and pointed out that Michael Jackson was an egomaniac. Anyway, before we got chance to do this we had to meet one more time in 1999 to go and rescue this woman from high above Slapestone Edge. She had lost the path and got stuck in decreasing daylight. She was reported as in difficulty by three separate parties, not one of which went to her aid. We located her and returned her to her accommodation, just in time to join the party!
Cumbria Police requested the Team's assistance and S.A.R.D.A. to search for a 19 year old female from France who was reported missing. Negative results.
A 14 year old schoolboy from Chorley fell 80ft. off a grass terrace, and suffered head, back and leg injuries. Smooth soled boots caused the accident to this poorly equipped party.
A 51-year-old man collapsed near Codale Tarn. The incident was initially reported as near Blindtarn Moss,
A couple became lost and benighted when the went for a walk without a torch, whistle, compass or adequate clothing.
A woman was reported as suffering suspected appendicitis, complicated by being pregnant. They were camped at Codale tarn, as part of a large group. The team was mobilised and set off. A helicopter was requested and overtook us as the first team members approached the Tarn. The woman was airlifted to Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
