Rescue teams were called out to help an 85-year-old following one of two incidents near Pendle Hill.

On Saturday morning the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue team said they were called by the Pendle Hillside Farm to reports a man had fallen and injured his head near the steps leading up the face of Pendle Hill.

The team said: “During responding, we had been informed the gentleman had been assisted down to the farm to wait for the NWAS.

"It so happened to have a team member on board who was the crew paramedic.

“At that time the remaining members en route were stood down.

“This callout was a little challenging as we thank the public so much for the support they give us and sometimes it can seem so simple to get an injured party a few hundred metres to easier access but what can seem a simple accident can often present hidden complications that our Remote Rescue Medical Technicians are specifically trained to manage and react to if situations change. 

“Whilst we reinforce our thanks again, we would like to also reinforce if you see or find a casualty whilst out and about and call for help, the best plan of action is to keep the casualty as warm and dry as possible and reassured, but do not attempt to move them and please wait for our arrival. 

“The elderly in this instance can have hidden injuries from what might be on the face of it a simple trip or fall and can also have mobilisation considerations needing specialist attention.”

Walker injures leg trying to jump over brook 

On Monday teams were called out again to help a man who injured his leg whilst walking up Pendle Hill.

Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team said they were alerted at around 11.30am on Monday to the man who was out walking up Pendle Hill and had made his way down the stone flags behind the trig point to Ogden Clough. 

He attempted had attempted to jump over the brook but landed badly.

The team said: “Due to the location the team mobilised Mobile 2 and both our Polaris ATVs to access Ogden via The Nick O Pendle.

“The going was more than challenging, with thick heather, deep bogs and peat. Our ATVs are equipped with low-impact treads which are specifically designed to leave minimal impact on the countryside.

“On locating the casualty, our team doctor and members starting assessing his injuries and after some IV Paracetamol, and his leg splinter, he felt managed enough to attempt transporting him all the way back to Barley where he was met by a family member and went to his local clinic for a proper check-up.

“We hope he makes a speedy recovery and is back walking again soon.”

On the same day, members of the team were called to help a woman being brought home from hospital. 

The team added: “Due to the confined space we were requested as our specialist equipment and training supports much more than just mountain rescue.

“We believe we’re an intrinsic part of the Pendle and Rossendale community and often if our colleagues in the other statutory services make the call we’ve helped in urban environments when others can’t. 

“We wish the lady’s family the very best.”