Date of Incident

15/10/2021

Country

Scotland

Area

Route

Incident

Participant twisted ankle jumping a dyke, got away with a minor injury but could have been much more serious

Lessons

I could have anticipated the poor terrain and been more deliberate about sending the participant on a preferred course.

Activity

Summer walking

When

Return leg

Injury

Minor injury

Causes

Slip, trip or fall

Anonymous?

Yes

Reported By

Observer

Wearing Helmets?

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Rescue Services Involved?

None

Author

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16 October 2021, 07:12:10

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