RPMRT see their busiest weekend as Spring begins

North West Mountain Rescue Team

Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team have experienced their busiest period of 2013 due to the adverse weather that has hit the North West over the last few days, including an incident on Rooley Moor Road.

On Monday 25 March 2013,  two vehicles were deployed to Rooley Moor Road, where an ambulance was struggling to access a 70-year-old man who was suffering from hypothermia.

During this period, the team has had, on average, three team members and vehicles deployed at night and eight in the day time with numbers increased for specific callouts.  A spokesman said: "We would like to thank the public for their support over this period."

Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team (RPMRT) is a registered charity (Number 508209) made up entirely of volunteers.

They are called out through the 999 system and carry out search and rescue duties over 350 square miles of East Lancashire, Pendle, Rossendale and parts of Greater Manchester.

They are called out by and work alongside Lancashire Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service, and Lancashire and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services, as well as helping out neighbouring teams as requested.

If you are interested in learning more about the team the please visit the website:

www.rpmrt.org.uk

If you would like to donate text text RPMR11 £2 to 70070.