Grindsbrook Clough
- Call out for year: 23
- Date: 4/05/13
- Time: 3:30 pm
- Grid ref: SK118 870
- Type of incident: Walker Injured(1)
- Team members involved: 3
- Time taken: 1.5 hrs
- Total man hours: 4.5 hrs
Incident report
A joint Buxton and Edale Mountain Rescue Team snatch squad was called to Edale village in the afternoon to assist in recovering an animal.
The casualty was a 10 year old greyhound, a pet dog belonging to a family from Beverley, East Yorkshire. They were all walking along the southern Edges of Kinder Scout, when the greyhound slipped on a narrow section of the path above Grindsbrook Clough. It fell about 25 feet over the rocky escarpment, landing on the steep ground below. The dog remained motionless for some time, prompting the family to seek assistance. Team members made contact with the family, meeting them as they were descending the old sled road above Edale. The dog had sustained injuries including cuts and grazes.
The family were seen safely to Edale, and their dog was taken to a local veterinary practice for an examination and treatment.
3 comments
Hello, is there any follow up news on the greyhound. I witnessed the fall, and have wondered what happened. thank you for helping.
Regards, David
thats a different sort of dog rescue, although I once rescued a dog up the derwent when i was warden up there, well done team.
I think it was Oldham team, back in the 70’s or 80’s that ended up carrying a great dane off the tops!!