Another visit to Corfe

(An early entry for photo of the year?)

The IRT has just returned from a helivac (evacuation by helicopter) at Corfe Castle where a male had injured himself when he slipped over in almost exactly the same spot as a similar incident last year. Right at the top.

So it was no struggle for CROs Hudson and Field to run to the very top of the castle again, since having been on duty last time they knew the routine well. No really, it was a breeze on a baking hot day and in full PPE. Eric even muttered something about recalling every step. The big difference from last time is that Resuce 106 was able to airlift the casualty away rather than the team having to bring him down by stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

Nick reckons that when you think about it, its a daft idea putting castles at the top of a hill. It's asking for trouble.

Oh, and apologies to the disgruntled tourist who, having paid his entry money, was upset to be moved away from the helicopter site so the operation could be carried out safely. He'd paid his money, and he had every right to be there! He said so himself. Er, yes. Fancy a shotblasted face from the downdraught of a helicopter do you? Thought not...