CVSRT - Sunday, 25 February 2024
1541 Caley Crag, Otley
25 Feb 2024#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
Additional Info
- Date Sunday, 25 February 2024
- Location Caley Crag, Otley
- Grid Reference SE 22423 44498
- Latitude 53.896171
- Longitude -1.6602713
- Man Hours 41.6
- Members In Attendance 14