Climber rescued on Blackstone Edge

Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team at Blackstone Edge

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A climber who had become cragfast at Blackstone Edge had to be helped by Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team (CVSRT) yesterday (Sunday 7 June).

Greater Manchester Police (Rochdale North) alerted CVRST and within minutes Calder Mobile 1, 2 and 3 were en route, shortly followed by CM4.

Due to the remote location of the hapless climber, a CVSRT member was air lifted with rescue equipment, direct to the scene by the National Police Air Service (NPAS Barton).

The climber was then quickly attached to a safety line until full team support arrived.

Once on scene, team members effected a ‘single-man rope rescue’ and proceeded to lower the relieved climber down the crag face to terra firma. He then gratefully thanked the team for their assistance and made his way off the moors, safe and well.

22 CVSRT Members, Greater Manchester Police (Rochdale North) and National Police Air Service (NPAS Barton) were in attendance.