The team were called out to a female at Statnton Moor. The lady had fallen the night before, injuring her ankle, and decided to sleep it off whilst camping in the area. Unfortunately she woke to find the injury had worsened and was unable to walk out. She was treated by the team and carried by stretcher to the road where she arranged her own transport and further treatment.
Editorial note: In a follow up message from the casualty it turns out she has torn a ligament
Show your support and make a life-saving donation now
More posts from Derby Mountain Rescue Team
2026-39: Doncaster
Team called to assist multi-agency incident
2026-38: Oakamoor – Injured mountain biker
Team members assisted at Oakamoor after a mountain biker was injured in a fall.
2026-37: Dovedale - Fallen Walker
Team called to reports of a fallen male at Dovedale
2026-36: Mercaston
Team members assisted Derbyshire Police during an overnight search operation in the early hours of t...
2026-35: Thor's Cave - Stranded walkers and dogs
Three walkers and two dogs assisted to safety after becoming stranded near the West Window at Thor’s...
Have We Helped You?
If you or someone you know was assisted by Derby Mountain Rescue Team — either during this incident or in the past — we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback and stories help us improve and inspire our volunteers.
Get in Touch