Incidents – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Pillar – Wed 28th Dec 2016

We were called by Police about a group of walkers who had become stuck / unsure of their position. It was originally thought they were on Scafell Pike but this was later changed to Pillar when more information became available. With this news the incident was passed to our colleagues Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 yearsThu 29th Dec 2016 ago

Egremont – Sat 24th Dec 2016

We were called by Police to help them with an incident in Egremont and were assisted by Cockermouth Team who provided a group of swift water rescue technicians to support our own.

By Jon Lynch, 7 years ago

Mosedale – Fri 16th Dec 2016

We were called by Police about a walker who had stumbled whilst walking on the path towards Black Sail Pass and sustained a lower leg injury. This was splinted by a team member before the walker was taken by stretcher to the Wasdale Head Inn and handed over to an Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 yearsThu 22nd Dec 2016 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 11th Dec 2016

We were called by Police about 2 walkers who had become disorientated whilst descending Scafell Pike. The team leader provided directions over the phone and they made there own way off the hill.

By Jon Lynch, 7 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 4th Dec 2016

We were called by Police about a group of 6 walkers reporting themselves benighted on top of Scafell Pike and needing assistance to get back down to the valley. A small team was sent up to provide torches, warm clothing and escort them back down to the valley. It has Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 years ago

December 2016

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Pillar – Wed 28th Dec 2016

Egremont – Sat 24th Dec 2016

Mosedale – Fri 16th Dec 2016

Scafell Pike – Sun 11th Dec 2016

Scafell Pike – Sun 4th Dec 2016