Injured dog walker airlifted after fall

Sunday, 25 August 2019 10:30

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Paramedics and coastguards were called out yesterday after a dog walker was injured at one of the Islands plantations.

Douglas Coastguards were called just after 4.20pm yesterday to assist the paramedic service at the Ballaugh plantation after a female dog walker suffered a fall.

Emergency services are thanking a group of passing bikers who stopped to help with the evacuation of the casualty over rough ground.

The injured female was then transferred to the waiting Air Med helicopter to be taken to hospital.

More from Isle of Man News

Ballakilpheric Road shuts tomorrow

A road in the south of the Island will close for nearly seven weeks.
Peel Carnival needs you!

One of Peel's biggest events is looking for volunteers to help organise it.
Commissioners looking for new clerk

Jurby commissioners say they're looking for a new clerk and finance officer.
Nobody charged for paper Manx Utilities bills, says chair

Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says nobody pays to receive a paper bill.
Should cohabiting couples get married tax breaks?

Questions about whether cohabiting couples should get equal tax rights to those who are married will be raised in Tynwald next week.
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway

Manx Utilities says it's hoping to start fitting replacement flues to Peel Power Station next week.
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald

How will the Government respond to a damning survey by the British Medical Association?
Weather warning for snow tonight

A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.