MOUNTAIN Rescue England and Wales have been given a new Hummer H3 to mark the charity's 75th anniversary.
The specially adapted 4x4 i with the Woodhead team which covers South Yorkshire and the Peak District.
The off roader has been given roof and grill mounted spotlights to aid visibility and a rocker panel for added protection during rescues.
Andy Simpson from Mountain Rescue said: "As we rely entirely on charitable donations to keep going, we hope the Hummer will be a fantastic asset to some of our busiest Mountain Rescue teams in 2008."
The services of the Woodhead team, who are on standby 24 hours a day, were called upon 200 times in the last year. A typical rescue may involve over 20 team members and take around six hours.
Steve Catlin from Hummer said: "We are delighted to provide such a tangible support to one of the country's most vital charities. The Hummer H3 is the ideal vehicle to tackle some of the toughest terrains and we hope it can provide a valuable support to the incredibly brave and courageous work that Mountain Rescue teams undertake throughout the year."
