Dislocated Shoulder on Stone Chute

Callout date: August 4, 2024

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Shortly after 7am, the team were called out to an injured walker on the stone chute on Cadair Idris. An initial hasty party was despatched to assess the causalties injuries and a second party followed with a full stretcher and vacuum mattress. Thankfully, with a selection of pain medication and splinting of the injured arm, the casualty was able to walk off slowly with support from team members using ropes and slings. All team members were off the hill by 3pm. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery. ​Total Rescuer Hours: 112.2

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