Mountain rescue team mobilise to help save injured walker
Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 22 August 2023
A scene from yesterday's rescue drama
Just after lunchtime yesterday (Monday), Oldham Mountain Rescue Team received a request from North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust who needed assistance with the location, treatment and evacuation of a male who had suffered a suspected ruptured quadricep while out walking in the Dovestones area.
As the team’s vehicles arrived at Chew Bridge, one of the casualty's companions was able to guide the rescuers to his location near Wimberry Boulders.
He was assessed and his quadricep injury (a large muscle group on the femur) was treated by the Team’s doctor before being carried on the stretcher approximately 500m to the waiting ambulance.
Said OMRT leader, Rob Tortoiseshell: "We wish the gentleman all the best for a speedy recovery, and thanks to his companions for helping to carry some of our kit out.”
A total of 14 OMRT personnel were involved for an hour and 30 minutes.
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