Volunteer rescue teams were deployed to a remote green lane over the busy bank holiday weekend to treat an off-road cyclist who had collapsed. Sweeping warm weather across the fells caught several hikers and cyclists unprepared, with the mountain biker becoming completely immobilised by severe heat exhaustion miles from the nearest main road. Rescuers navigated the rough terrain to administer immediate rehydration therapy and cooling stabilisation before executing a long vehicle transport back down to an accessible road. Emergency teams are reminding everyone heading out onto the high trails today to carry double the amount of water they think they need.
Source: Richmondshire Today