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Goat Scar, Longsleddale: KMRT 20090531, Cumbria, NY47680709 -- Manoeuvring a body support round the casualty. This is a Kendrick extraction device, back brace, neck and head support. One team member supports the casualty's head all the time. If there were a c spine injury an injudcious movement could cause irreparable damage. Notice the belays for the casualty team on this steep and awkward slope.
(photo 31.5.2009)