'Lifesaver' girl helps injured mum after 65ft fall

Lulu (left) helped mum Tracey when she fell 65ft while on a walk

A 12-year-old girl has been described as a "lifesaver" after helping her injured mother when she fell 65ft down an embankment in isolated woodland.

Lulu was walking with her family in Round Howe Wood near Richmond in July when mother Tracey Frost lost her footing and tripped, causing her to sustain neck and spine injuries.

Lulu managed to direct mountain rescue services to the remote site within 15 minutes, while keeping her mother and brother calm.

Her "brave and quick-thinking actions" were later recognised by North Yorkshire Police when she was presented with a Royal Humane Society certificate.

Lulu said that despite being "worried and scared", she slid down the embankment to help her mother, and used her mobile phone to call emergency services.

Her younger brother has autism and was "terrified out of his mind because he didn't know what was going on", she added.

"My little brother was crying and clinging to my mum," she said.

"Mum was also crying because her neck and back were in pain."

Tracey described her daughter as "amazing" at comforting the whole family throughout the ordeal.

"I was petrified," she said.

"I had hold of this log and I slipped off that, I could only hold on for so long. But Lulu was so calm - she was just fabulous."

"In a situation like that, I don't think I would have been as calm as she was. She's my little lifesaver."

Lulu received a Royal Humane Society certificate for her bravery

Due to their remote location, Lulu had to use the What3words app to assist Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team, and provide updates over the phone.

When rescuers reached the general area, she then got their attention by shouting for help.

Tracey was safely transported to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, where it was discovered her injuries were not serious.

Lulu added that she was "really thankful" she was there at the time of the accident to help.

"It feels good because I know I saved my mum and if I wasn't there it could have been a different story," she said.

Earlier this month, Lulu was presented with a Royal Humane Society certificate by North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber.

He praised her "outstanding ability to communicate", helping to direct emergency services to the scene of the accident.

"Throughout this frightening incident, Lulu kept her mum talking and the situation calm," he said.

"She was also looking after her little brother who was finding the situation extremely distressing.

"Lulu is a credit to her family and her school, and it is with great pleasure to formally recognise her amazing actions that day."

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