A PENSIONER was rescued by emergency services after sustaining an injury while out walking.

The incident saw East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team deployed to the highest point in Cornwall, Brown Willy (Bronn Wennili).

During the incident, which took place during the afternoon of Sunday, October 18, the 69 year old man was reported to have suffered a head injury whilst walking on Bodmin Moor.

The response to the emergency call saw 12 volunteer team members from East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team attend to the scene in order to locate the gentleman and attend to his treatment needs.

By the time he was located, the man and the group he was undertaking the walk with were with paramedics from South West Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST).

The casualty was given an initial assessment and bandaged by paramedics at the scene before he was accompanied off of the hill and taken to a waiting ambulance.

He was then transported to Royal Cornwall Hospital, otherwise known as Treliske for further assessment.

In a statement confirming details of the incident and subsequent rescue, the search and rescue team said that they wished the gentleman all the best with his recovery.

A spokesperson for East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team said: “Late on Sunday afternoon, the Team was called to assist the ambulance service with a 69 year old male who had suffered a head injury whilst walking on Bodmin Moor.

“Twelve team members attended the incident, and located the casualty and his group who were now with ambulance service paramedics. Following initial assessment and bandaging he was accompanied off the hill and taken to a waiting ambulance for an onward check up at Treliske Hospital.

“Team members then returned to their Sunday roasts. We wish the casualty all the best with his recovery.”