Lord’s Seat, Rushop Edge
- Call out for year: 31
- Date: 19/05/13
- Time: 3:45 pm
- Grid ref: SK 111834
- Type of incident: Paraglider Injured(1)
- Team members involved: 14
- Time taken: 3 hours
- Total man hours: 42
Incident report
The same day, Buxton and Edale mountain rescue teams were again called together to a serious Paragliding accident near to Lord’s Seat on Rushop Edge, Edale Valley. Initial assessment by team paramedics indicated potentially serious injuries to the 54 year old man from Heald Green, Stockport.
An aircraft evacuation was necessary for a speedy transfer to hospital but the difficult location ruled out an air-ambulance. Instead, an RAF Seaking Helicopter was called which was able to winch the casualty on board.
Photo: Casualty in the care of an RAF winchman ascends to the helicopter.