Incidents – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Slight Side, Scafell – Fri 31st Dec 2004

Call from Workington Police to rescue three walkers who had become stuck on Scafell. The lady and two males, all in their 30’s had set off from Wasdale Head at 10.00 am that morning to walk Scafell. They had climbed up to Mickledore ridge before descending via Cam Spout into Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 21 yearsFri 31st Dec 2004 ago

Other Location – Sat 25th Dec 2004

Call from the Police for the team to assists the ambulance service. A female sledger in her early thirties had fallen off the sledge on Cold Fell and sustained a serious lower leg break. The ambulance had been called but the crew were unable to get to the lady. A Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 21 yearsSat 25th Dec 2004 ago

Crinkle Crags – Fri 10th Dec 2004

Call from Langdale Ambleside team (LAMRT) to provide radio support for a rescue they were carrying out in the Green Hole / Crinkle Crag area. This turned into a full callout to provide assistance for a group of eleven walkers who were in difficulty in the Green Hole area of Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 21 yearsFri 10th Dec 2004 ago

Scafell Pike – Tue 7th Dec 2004

Call from Workington Police at about 2.40 pm, regarding a single female walker who was apparently lost on Scafell Pike. She had rung for assistance from her mobile phone and was probably parked in Langdale but that’s all we knew at that stage. The Team Leader made attempts to call Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 21 yearsTue 7th Dec 2004 ago

December 2004

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Slight Side, Scafell – Fri 31st Dec 2004

Other Location – Sat 25th Dec 2004

Crinkle Crags – Fri 10th Dec 2004

Scafell Pike – Tue 7th Dec 2004