Press release from Great North Air Ambulance;-
It is with great sadness that colleagues and supporters of The Great North Air Ambulance Service heard of the climbing accident which sadly claimed the life of Dr Rupert Bennett, left “Pride of Cumbria” Pilot Jim Martin seriously injured and Paramedic Jon Ker suffered a serious hand injury.
“Our deepest sympathy goes to Rupert’s wife Sally and their families. He will be sadly missed by his friends and colleagues at Great North Air Ambulance.” said Grahame Pickering Chief Executive of GNAAS “Rupert was a well known and respected doctor in Cumbria, who had flown many missions on the Pride of Cumbria. We are all devastated by the news and our heartfelt sympathy goes to his family.”