In August, the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team actively responded to a total of eight incidents, including four searches, two rescues, and one major incident.
The team dedicated an impressive 452 volunteer hours to these efforts, highlighting their commitment to community safety in the Yorkshire Coast region.
Among the notable incidents was a search for a high-risk vulnerable person near the Lion Inn in Farndale, following a road traffic collision. The team, supported by the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team, successfully located the individual, who was treated for mild hypothermia.
Another search took place on Yearsley Moor for a vulnerable person reported missing in the woods. Fortunately, as search teams were preparing to deploy, the individual presented themselves to team members at the rendezvous car park, ensuring a safe resolution.
The team also conducted a search around Jugger Howe following a motorcycle accident on the A171. In a separate rescue operation at Thomason Foss, responders assisted a person who had fallen approximately 40 feet, landing on a tree and rocks near a waterfall. This incident required careful assessment and rescue techniques to ensure the patient’s safety.
In another case, a search was initiated in Drax for a vulnerable person missing from home. Although the search covered all requested areas overnight without a find, the individual was located safe and well shortly thereafter.
A significant rescue operation occurred at the Hole of Horcum, where the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust called in the team to assist a person with a leg injury. The patient received pain relief and had their leg splinted before being stretchered to Saltergate for further medical attention.
The month also saw the team engaged in a major incident involving the wildfire at Langdale/Fylingdales. Incident controllers provided strategic support to the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and coordinated with multi-agency tactical command groups in response to the fires.
In addition to their emergency responses, the volunteers contributed significantly to fundraising activities, base maintenance, and the daily operations of the team. Overall, team members logged a total of 1,025 volunteer hours throughout August, demonstrating their unwavering dedication and commitment to mountain rescue efforts.
The Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team has extended its gratitude to all volunteers and their families for their ongoing support and dedication to the community.
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