June 2017

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Eskdale – Sat 17th Jun 2017

We were called by NWAS about a fell runner who had slipped whilst descending the path towards Penny Hill Farm in Eskdale and sustained a fracture dislocation of the ankle. With help from his companions the injury was reduced on scene and then he was taken to hospital in Whitehaven.
By Jon Lynch, ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 12th Jun 2017

We were called by Police about a walker reported to be overdue from a walk up Scafell Pike. It was also advised he may have injured his ankle. The overdue walker returned just before we phoned the informant and we stood down. The walk had taken longer than anticipated due Read more…
By Jon Lynch, ago

Eskdale – Sun 4th Jun 2017

We were called by Langdale Team about a walker reported overdue from a walk around Eskdale and the surrounding summits. The walker managed to make their own way off in the morning without the need for team assistance.
By Jon Lynch, ago