A walker lost on Saddleworth Moor has been saved after a tense, multi-agency search involving the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The man had gone missing since lunchtime and only managed a brief phone call before his battery died. As night fell and harsh weather closed in, rescuers raced against time.
National Police Air Service Spots Vital Clue from the Sky
A fixed-wing NPAS crew joined forces with Greater Manchester Police and Oldham Mountain Rescue Team to scour the moor after dark. From the air, they locked onto a crucial heat signature on a remote hillside. Moments later, rescuers spotted a faint torchlight—confirming the stranded man was signalling for help.
Using high-tech mapping tools, the air crew pinpointed the exact grid reference. This allowed mountain rescue volunteers to reach the walker swiftly despite the difficult terrain.
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