Incidents – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Muncaster Fell – Mon 28th Dec 2015

We were contacted by Police (via Keswick Team) about reports of flashing lights seen near Muncaster Fell in Eskdale. On further investigation these turned out to be a Christmas Tree. Well Intentioned False Alarm.

By Jon Lynch, 8 years ago

York – Sat 26th Dec 2015

The team was asked to support national flood response efforts first in Lancashire, then York with Swift Water Rescue Technicians during Boxing Day and the early part of Sun 27th. There was also a presence in our base through much of both days first ready to respond to any issues Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 8 years ago

Eskdale – Sat 19th Dec 2015

The team was called to help Police recover the scene after an RTC in Eskdale. Incident closed 16:00, 12 WMRT involved.

By Jon Lynch, 8 years ago

Cumbria – Sat 5th Dec 2015

Mountain Rescue Response to Flooding In Cumbria Mountain Rescue Teams in Cumbria come together during major incidents to pool their resources. During the county wide flooding in early December the west of the county was fortunately less badly affected and the Wasdale team took on the role of helping to Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 8 yearsSat 19th Dec 2015 ago

Ill Crag – Thu 3rd Dec 2015

We were alerted by the ARCC that a distress beacon had been triggered in the Ill Crag area of Scafell Pike. Soon afterwards we were also alerted by Police providing some further information regarding a walker requesting help, although the nature of the problem was not known. A Seaking helicopter Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 8 yearsSun 13th Dec 2015 ago

December 2015

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Muncaster Fell – Mon 28th Dec 2015

York – Sat 26th Dec 2015

Eskdale – Sat 19th Dec 2015

Cumbria – Sat 5th Dec 2015

Ill Crag – Thu 3rd Dec 2015