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23.04.2023 Injured walker near Whiteworks
Incident 8. DSRT Tavistock was called at 12:20 to assist a 74 year old walker who had sustained a suspected fracture of her ankle. The incident had occurred to the north of Whiteworks. We sent a SARLOC message to confirm the location. Two Team members were transported by Land Rover from the RV near Peat…
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12.4.2023 Injured walker north of Postbridge
Incident 7. DSRT Tavistock was called by the Police at 12:20 to respond to a report of an injured walker located somewhere east of the East Dart waterfall, north of Postbridge. We were unable to get a fix on the casualty site using our SARLOC technology, as phone signal in that area is very poor,…
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8.4.2023 Injured horse rider near Hawks’ Tor
Incident 6. DSRT Plymouth called DSRT Tavistock at 12.23 to request our assistance with the evacuation of an injured horse rider near Hawks’ Tor. The male rider had fallen from his mount and was suspected to have sustained rib fractures and was unable to walk off the moor.. Members from both Teams were deployed to…
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1.4.2023 Casualties at Dinger Tor and Great Kneeset
Incident 5. At 14.30 North Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team requested our logistical support to assist them in moving personnel to two separate concurrent incidents. The teenage casualties were reported to be hypothermic. DSRT Tavistock was put on standby in case further personnel were required to assist in evacuation of the subjects. One Land Rover…
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14.2.2023 Deceased male, Hart Tor
Incident 4. DSRT Tavistock was called by the Police at 14:34 to assist in the recovery of a deceased walker who had been found at Hart Tor. Ambulance personnel had confirmed death, but were unable to evacuate the gentleman over rough moorland. We deployed a stretcher party from Soldiers Pond car park and recovered him…
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7.2.2023 Injured Walker, Beardown Tor
Incident 3: We were called to assist an injured casualty with another walker near Beardown Tor. As our first team were deploying up the track, the casualty and other walker had been met by a farmer who kindly transported the injured person to Two Bridges. One of our casualty carers checked the injury, and the…
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4.2.2023 Missing person.
Incident 2: At 00:16 the Police requested our assistance with a missing person who had failed to check out of their holiday accommodation as planned, leading to the owners reporting a concern for welfare. Whilst one of our search managers liaised with the Police to plan the search strategy, a two person team with one…
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21.01.2023 Collapsed female, Tamar Trails, Gulworthy
2023 Incident 1. DSRT Tavistock was called by the Police at 12:32 to assist the Ambulance service with a collapsed female walker in woodland near Gulworthy. Two members were deployed from the RV point at Tamar Trails Car Park to establish the exact location of the casualty. On arrival at the site they were informed…
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26.12.22 Injured Dog, Burrator Reservoir Dam
Incident 30. At 16:19 DSRT Tavistock was called by the Police at the request of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service who required assistance in a search for an injured dog. OBI, a black labrador had vaulted the parapet of Burrator Reservoir dam and fallen around 50 feet into the valley below. He was…
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25.11.22 Injured Walker, King’s Tor
Incident 29. DSRT(Tavistock) was called at 13:25 by the Ambulance service to attend a casualty on Kings Tor, who had fallen between 2 rock stacks and injured her lower leg. 16 members deployed, despite being during working hours, with all 3 vehicles despatched to ensure adequate rope rescue kit was on hand should it be needed. …
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