Great teamwork praised after rescue mission to help woman after she became ill during Northumberland castle visit

Howick Coastguard Rescue Team was called in to help at Dunstanburgh Castle after the Coastguard base on Humberside received a report asking for help just after noon today, Tuesday, September 15, when it was called to help a lady after she fainted.

They were joined by paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) at the English Heritage site, with its staff also on hand to help.

A spokesperson for Howick Coastguard said: “The team were tasked to assist the North East Ambulance Service due to the remote location of the castle and the inaccessibility for an ambulance.

"The team were first on scene and carried out immediate casualty care.

"One team member was sent, with the Coastguard vehicle, to transport the paramedic crew and their equipment from the ambulance up to the castle.

“NEAS carries out further assessment and the team transported the casualty back to the waiting ambulance.

"Howick Coastguard Rescue Team train regularly with English Heritage staff at the castle for exactly this type of situation.

"The value of this training showed today with rapid casualty treatment and evacuation, and great teamwork between HM Coastguard, NEAS and the castle staff.

"We would like to wish the casualty well.

"Remember, in an emergency at sea or on the coast, or if you think someone may be in difficulty, always call the Coastguard by dialling 999.”

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