Nine rescued as Yorkshire Dales rescue teams called out to three incidents

A group of lost Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers was among nine people rescued in a day that saw an area’s three mountain rescue teams called out to incidents which ended with all found safe and well.

Walker stretchered from Dales fell after leg injury

A walker was stretchered from a fell after suffering a suspected broken leg. The 57-year-old walker was crossing a beck near the Blea Moor Aqueduct...

Three Peaks walker rescued after ankle injury

A walker tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to be rescued after injuring herself on the route. The 38-year-old woman injured her ankle yesterda...

Mountain biker airlifted after suffering chest injuries

A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after crashing at a popular forest venue. The 39-year-old man came off his machine on a trail in Gisburn...

Three Peaks Race and Fellsman runners rescued after suffering injuries

Rescuers went to the aid of injured runners in two separate long-distance events. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called to help a competitor in t...

Rescuers aid 17 challenge walkers lost in dark

A party of 17 walkers was rescued after getting lost in the dark on Yorkshire’s second-highest peak.

Walker suffers ankle injury after Dales slip

A woman was rescued after slipping and injuring herself while walking in the Yorkshire Dales. The 64-year-old slipped on wet grass and injured her ...

Walker rescued after tumble leads to broken shoulder

A walker was rescued after taking a tumble at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted about 1.15pm yesterday, Satur...

Olympic torch events scupper rescue teams' main fundraiser

The planned arrival of the Olympic torch has scuppered the main fundraising event for two volunteer rescue teams.