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Helicopter rescues Lyke Wake walkers in North York Moors drama
Ravenscar on the Lyke Wake Walk.
SIX walkers were rescued by helicopter last night after getting into difficulty in freezing conditions on the North York Moors.
North Yorkshire Police said the group of hikers, aged 19 to 45, were taking part in the Lyke Wake Walk 24-hour challenge when two women were taken ill.
Police said the group became stranded in a ravine between Fylingdales and Ravenscar and phoned for help shortly before 7pm.
One of the group phoned a family member who contacted the emergency services, who launched a search and rescue operation.
The rescue involved Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team, police and the RAF.
The group were located at 8.30pm by an RAF Sea King helicopter and all six were rescued, the spokesman said.
He said two women in their 40s who were reported ill were flown to hospital in Scarborough.
A spokesman added: “The helicopter was able to bring all six walkers safely from the scene and then flew on to Scarborough General Hospital with the two ladies reported poorly.
“I’m pleased to report that the females have been seen and are absolutely fine and all members of the party are safe and well.”
The Lyke Wake Walk is a demanding 40-mile crossing of the North York Moors
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Crustyprawn
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 01:12 PMPending Moderation
Neilscott
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 02:27 PMIt really makes my blood boil when people write comments with out knowing the facts. My wife was one of the party of 6 that were rescued on Sunday evening. They are experienced walkers,Sunday was there third time this year they have done the Lyke Wake Walk this year, each time they are raising money for Help For Hero's. They have raised many thousands of pounds for our injured troops. They had a full support team with them every step of the way, there contingency plan in case of difficulty worked. Any Sunday walker would not have had the equipment and thermal clothing that they wore. My wife trains for hours and walks for miles to do the event. If it was not for these sort of people doing fund raising for charity's nation wide would survive. If the people who leave comments like the ones left here get off there backsides and do something for charity like my wife and the rest of the party and give it a go. I am very proud of what my wife has done for Help for Hero's. Know all the facts before you comment
jstudley
Monday, December 19, 2011 at 02:45 PMYes it does it does seem a hell of an expense for rescuing some walkers and to many people it will seem hard to justify especially when a person can die awaiting an road ambulance which for one reason or anoher is late. There is certainly a case for making those injured in a leisure activity pay the bill (or be suitably insured) BUT exactly where do you draw the line. e.g. supposing one of those walkers had caused a major traffic accident on their way to the start of the walk ?
1kernie1
Monday, December 19, 2011 at 12:16 PMI hardly think that is fair, facts speak louder than word! Do you know who they were? there level of expertise? if they were from the area and knew the location or even what kit they had with them? probably not so your sumising that they are stupid inexperianced people? Many people go out for winter walks on hills and moors, thats what makes going out on the at that time of year so special. They were only 5 miles from the end and i'm sure they didn't plan to get ill that close to the end. good or bad weather if illness is the issue then you could have been anywhere.
Safety Fast
Monday, December 19, 2011 at 11:42 AMThese people should be billed for the cost of their rescue. It is grossly incompetent to attempt the Lyke Wake Walk at this time of year. The Challenge is to complete the walk within 24 hours and it is more usual to do this in summer when the days are longest. In mid-winter, with only around 8 hours of daylight, this does not allow sufficient time to complete a gruelling 40 mile walk, without allowing for adverse weather. Let them pay for their stupidity. I completed the 192 Coast to Coast Walk in September and even them the weather can throw some nasty surprises.
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