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KINDER MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

Saving lives in wild and remote places since 1971

To request Mountain Rescue: Dial 999, ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue

KINDER MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

 

Saving lives in wild and remote places since 1971

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Kinder Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has been in existence since 1971, and is one of seven mountain rescue teams that operate within the Peak District National Park, as part of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO).

Our 50 members operate on an purely voluntary basis and are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist members of the public on the hill or in urban search and rescue situations.

We are almost exclusively funded by public donations, and all proceeds from fund raising go towards equipment and resources used on our call outs.

19: Callout – Mon 1 April 2024

Whilst walking through the Woolpacks on Kinder Scout a young lady had the frightening experience of becoming stuck in the mud up to her thighs. She was part of a group of four adults. The group were unable to pull her out. Passing walkers were also unable to extract her. With no obvious way forward and the casualty getting extremely cold and frightened, they called Mountain Rescue.

We dispatched Kinder 1, a fast party with mats and straps to extract her. Before we arrived, she had made one last effort and managed to get herself out. Unfortunately, in the process she injured her legs and was unable to walk off. She was also suffering from hypothermia. After treatment, we placed her on the stretcher and began a 70 minute evacuation in poor weather and difficult ground conditions to our vehicles at Edale Cross.

All the casualties were driven to our Hayfield base where they were met by a family member. The casualty was assessed by our team doctor and discharged to her family, who drove her and the others home.

Kinder Mountain Rescue Team is staffed by volunteers who give their time free of charge and is funded entirely by public donations.

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  • Time: 13:00
  • Type: Mountain Incident
  • Location: Woolpacks area, Kinder Scout
  • Team members: 22
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Volunteer hours: 99
  • Total hours: 1450

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