The team were contacted by Devon and Cornwall Police at 14:01hours today following a request for assistance for an unwell walker in an organised party. The duty search manager contacted the party leader directly and learned that the casualty was not far from the road and ambulance service were assisting by phone.
It was agreed to provide a limited response to assist in getting the casualty to the road, and therefore a callout initiated at 14:13hours.
The informant called back at 14:18hours to advise that the casualty had recovered significantly and reached the roadside safely.
The team were stood down at 14:20hours.