THE Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock was called to assist with an incident where a man was found unconscious near Burrator Reservoir on Monday (January 2).

At 4.30pm the team was called to Leather Tor above Burrator Reservoir where a 59-year-old man had fallen from the tor and had been found unconscious by passing walkers.

Because of the location, the ambulance service had requested the team’s assistance in getting the casualty to the air ambulance. The man had suffered a head injury, chest injuries and possible pelvic fracture. After treatment on scene he was airlifted to Derriford Hospital as darkness fell.