An injured mountain biker in Llandegla Forest was taken to hospital by a HM Coastguard helicopter.
North East Wales Search and Rescue reported that at lunch time Saturday, January 14, they were contacted by North Wales Police following the report of a potentially badly injured mountain biker at Llandegla Forest.
Team members or the rescue serviceresponded in two Landrovers to near the incident site, which was deep in the woodland.
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The casualty was provided with pain relief and splinting, before being stretchered to an open area where they could be winched aboard a HM Coastguard helicopter to be taken to hospital.
A spokesperson at North East Wales Search and Rescue said: "Thanks to the people who first came across the casualty, including a local retired Paramedic, who is also an ex Team Member. They provided important information and initial first aid."
The rescue team shared a video of winching activity from the rescue.
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