#CALLOUT 

 

At 11:51 on Sunday 25th February 2024, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the extraction of a climber who had fallen whilst bouldering on Caley Crag, Otley.

 

CVSRT were first on scene and provided initial medical care and pain relief, placing the injured ankle in a protective vacuum leg splint.  The casualty was then transferred into a winter casualty bag, and onto a stretcher.

 

The evacuation involved a short, rope assisted, carry down a steep and slippery wooded section before continuing a short distance to the to the road head, and awaiting ambulance. 

 

#1541 Caley Crag, Otley

11:51 Sun 25th Feb 2024

#7 of 2024

Duration 2 hrs 59 mins

In attendance;

14 CVSRT

YAS

 

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At 11:56 on Friday 23rd February 2024, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the extraction of a walker who was suffering from a seizure whilst out in Hardcastle Crags. 

 

As initial CVSRT members arrived a Hardcastle Crags YAS successfully transferred the casualty into the ambulance and the team were stood down. 

 

#1540 Hardcastle Crags

11:56 Fri 23rd Feb 2024

#6 of 2024

Duration 1 hr 4 mins

In attendance;

14 CVSRT

YAS

#CALLOUT 

 

At 09:41 on Sunday 18th February 2024, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the extraction of a walker who had fallen whilst walking their dog in Jailhole Quarry, near Gadding’s Dam.

 

YAS Were first on scene and provided initial medical care, closely followed by two CVSRT members, and search dog Rolf who were out in the area. 

 

Upon arrival of remaining team members further medical care and pain relief was provided. The casualty was then placed in to a protective and immobilising vacuum mattress, transferred into a winter casualty bag, and onto a stretcher. 

 

The evacuation involved a short, rope assisted carry down a steep tricky section before joining the footpath and dropping down to the road head and awaiting ambulance. 

 

Thank you to the landlords of the Shepherds Rest Inn for allowing us use of their car park and facilities. 

 

#1539 Jailhole Quarry

09:41 Sun 18th Feb 2024

#5 of 2024

Duration 4 hrs 19 mins

In attendance;

16 CVSRT

MRSDE search dog Rolf

YAS

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At 12:35 on Thursday 15th February 2024, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to assist with the extraction of a walker who had fallen whilst walking their dog in Jerusalem Farm, Luddenden.

 

A CVSRT member local to the area was first on scene and provided initial medical care.  

 

Upon arrival of CVSRT further medical care was provided and the injured ankle was placed in a protective vacuum leg splint.  The casualty was then transferred into a winter casualty bag, onto a wheeled stretcher, and carried out to the road head for handover to the ambulance. 

 

#1538 Jerusalem Farm, Luddenden

12:35 Thu 15th Feb 2024

#4 of 2024

Duration 3 hrs 16 mins

In attendance;

14 CVSRT

YAS