Mountain biker found unconscious in Lake District woods
A MOUNTAIN biker was airlifted to hospital after he was found unconscious in Lake District woodland.
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 4.30pm on Sunday to Setmurthy Woods, between Bassenthwaite Lake and Cockermouth.
The rider was treated by team members, the team’s doctor and paramedics.
He was then stretchered to a landing site where a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter took him on board and flew him to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Newcastle.
The rescue involved 27 volunteer members of the Cockermouth team.
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