Girl rescued after being trapped in between rocks for three hours

By Lauren Beavis

A child was rescued after becoming res between rocks for three hours at a beauty spot.

Fire crews, cave rescue teams, ambulance and air ambulance crews were called to Hound Tor in Dartmoor, Devon.

A girl's thigh had become wedged between rocks under the Tor itself after she had slipped while moving down through a tunnel.

A spokesperson for Bovey Tracey Fire Station said: "The crew were able to stabilise and reassure the child as we awaited assistance from the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team."

The numerous agencies involved in the "meticulous and delicate" rescue mission included The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST), The Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), Cave Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance, as well as a specialist DSFRS Officer.

The ordeal for the young explorer lasted over three hours as teams worked in the heat and arduous conditions.

She was eventually released from her entrapment with only minor bumps and scratches.

The spokesperson added: "The casualty was then assessed by ambulance crews before posing for a selfie with the teams that had assisted her out.

"This was a fantastic example of multiple agencies working together toward a successful outcome and we extend our thanks to all those involved."