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MOUNTAIN'rescue volun­ teers got more than they bar­ gained for when they were called out to save nine drunk­ en revellers stranded on Pen- dle Hill on Hallowe’en. A group of juveniles pelted fire­


works at two volunteers of the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Services - injuring their search dog in the process - as they battled to find the missing people on the spookiest day of the year. Both men were unhurt, but


have been left shocked and dis­ gusted by the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday and has led to rescue teams slamming the hooligans for their appalling behaviour. Team leader «Dave Barrington,


said: “This was a disgusting and very dangerous attack on people who were simply trying to help others.


“Not only did the vaiidals set


off fireworks, but they were reported to be shouting abuse at other members of the public.” Mr Barrington also said that


the incident involving the rev­ ellers sparked a major hunt and could have proved fatal if they were not found. Emergency teams including a


police helicopter, which costs £500 an hour to operate, three ambulances and 10 rescuers - with nine on stand-by - were scrambled after a group member alerted the police to say they were unable to come off because of their condi­ tions. When they were eventually


found, the rescuers escorted the youths, aged between 20 and 28, from the hill and carried a 24- year-old Nelson girl, who was reported to be ill, on a stretcher. She received medical treatment


on the scene, but refused to go to hospital for further investigations. “The revellers had obviously been drinking and once they


realised they couldn’t come back down, they decided to inform the police,” added Mr Barrington. “They were not equipped for a


night out in the cold and dark and their foolish behaviour could have resulted in serious consequences.” In light of the recent incidents,


Insp. Bob Ford, of Clitheroe police, has issued a warning against the dangers of people walking up Pendle Hill without the necessary equipment. He said: “The Hallowe’en inci­


dents were extremely serious and involved a number of emergency teams. “I would advise people to be


sensible and to make sure that they are properly equipped when walking up the hill.” • Millions tune in to Living


TV's "Most Haunted" pro­ gramme as cameras converge on Pendle Hill - page 2. • Clitheroe shops "blocked" by


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ers", were the winners of the new BBC TV cult children's programme, "Bamzooki". The four spent three days


in London taking on other Bamzooki teams from all over the country to emerge national winners.


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in January. Pictured, from the left, are


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CLITHEROE police chief Insp. Bob Ford has revealed his amazement at the popularity of Pendle Hill on Hallowe’en as thousands of tourists flocked to the “haunted” hill. “Where are the witches’ graves? Where is the


Thousands flock to haunted hill “I don’t know what people were expecting,


but they certainly left disappointed as there was nothing to see!” said Insp. Ford. He added that he was amazed to find thou­


stage? When is the entertainment going to start?”- were just some of the questions officers were faced with during Sunday. In some cases, motorists driving over the Nick


0’ Pendle stopped and asked Insp. Ford: “Where is Pendle?!”


sands of people descending on the hill, including double-decker buses from Blackpool, all looking for ghostly goings-on. He added: “I think more people were attract­


ed this year because Living TV’s “Most Haunt­ ed” was broadcasting live from the hill through­ out the weekend.”


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