Search and Rescue team assist injured walker at Wepre Park
North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) were called to Wepre Park in Connah’s Quay on Friday afternoon after a woman slipped and sustained a lower leg injury.
The team said they were contacted by North Wales Police and worked alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service at the scene.
After the casualty was assessed and given pain relief, volunteers splinted her leg and carried out a stretcher extraction using a wheel system.
She was transferred safely to the roadside and handed over to a waiting ambulance crew.
A spokesperson for NEWSAR said: “We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.”
Lifesaving efforts by volunteers
NEWSAR is a volunteer-run rescue team that operates 24/7 across Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, and parts of Conwy and Powys, responding to mountain rescue emergencies and searches for missing persons.
Founded in 1979, the team is affiliated with the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association and also assists neighbouring areas such as Cheshire and Shropshire when needed.
As a registered charity, NEWSAR relies entirely on donations and grants to cover its £30,000 annual operating costs. These funds support essential equipment, vehicle maintenance, and ongoing volunteer training.
Donations to support the rescue team can be made via the NEWSAR fundraising page.
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