A caver (f, 20) was unable to ascend the final pitch out of Gaping Gill (Dihedral Route) and became stranded on the ledge. The group leader and a CRO duty controller discussed the wisdom of initiating a rescue by the group itself but agreed to bring in the team. A team member descended to the ledge with a group shelter to keep the caver warm until the pitch had been rigged. She was hauled up and out through the Jib Tunnel, assessed by a team medical professional, given a heated top and a hot drink, then accompanied to CRO 3 at the bottom of Trow Gill. The whole group were given a snack and hot drinks back at CRO Base while team members de-rigged and returned.
Volunteer hours: 100
A caver (f, 20) was unable to ascend the final pitch out of Gaping Gill (Dihedral Route) and became stranded on the ledge. The group leader and a CRO duty controller discussed the wisdom of initiating a rescue by the group itself but agreed to bring in the team. A team member descended to the ledge with a group shelter to keep the caver warm until the pitch had been rigged. She was hauled up and out through the Jib Tunnel, assessed by a team medical professional, given a heated top and a hot drink, then accompanied to CRO 3 at the bottom of Trow Gill. The whole group were given a snack and hot drinks back at CRO Base while team members de-rigged and returned.
Volunteer hours: 100
