Walker dies at the top of Peak District beauty spot
A man has died in the Peak District whilst out hiking. Members of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team[1] were called to attend an incident near Edale on Friday, October 6.
A man, who was out walking with a group of friends, was taken ill with severe chest pains in the vicinity of the top of Golden Clough and Ringing Roger. The area is in between Edale and Kinder Scout[2] and is known for unique rock formations sculptured by the winds of time, as well as amazing panoramic views.
Buxton Mountain Rescue Team and an Air Ambulance were also called to the incident. Due to high winds on the tops, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency helicopter was also requested.
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A spokesperson for the Edale MRT said: “Team members from both teams were quickly on the tracks leading up to the Neb and Ringing Roger. We then received the message that the gentleman had gone into cardiac arrest and CPR was in progress.”
On arrival at the casualty site, team members took over the care and CPR for the gentleman. Because of the high winds, the Air Ambulance had to drop off two doctors and then land in Edale village on standby.
Rescue 963 from Caernarfon, North Wales, was tasked to the incident and managed to land near to the incident site. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of everyone involved, the gentleman was eventually announced deceased at the scene.
A spokesperson for Edale MRT added: “Thank you to all the joint services and members of the public that gave their all to try and save the gentleman. Our thoughts are with the gentleman’s friends and family at this very sad time.”
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References
- ^ Members of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
- ^ The area is in between Edale and Kinder Scout (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
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