A 62-YEAR-old woman walker suffered an upper arm injury and was in significant pain after slipping while descending Harter Fell towards Nan Bield Pass on Sunday afternoon.

Members of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team went to her assistance and she was placed in an emergency shelter, assessed and given pain relief.

Team Leader Mike Hill said “Due to the ground conditions, it was obvious the casualty would be unable to walk off the hill. So a coastguard helicopter was requested to avoid a long and uncomfortable stretcher ride.”

The casualty was carried to the helicopter and taken to the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Members of Kirkby Stephen MRT also assisted in the rescue which last four-and-a-half hours.

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