- Incident
- 122 in 2026
- Type
- Full Callout — Injured & Medical
- Location
- Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike
- Weather
- Clear, Fine
- Other Agencies
- North West Ambulance Service
- Diagnosis
- Heat exhaustion
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a call regarding a male showing symptoms of heat exhaustion and possible sun‑stroke, who had fainted near a stream crossing. A mountain rescue team member from outside the Lakes was already on scene and providing initial assistance.
Wasdale MRT deployed to support, but the casualty had managed to walk down to Wasdale Head before the team arrived. The casualty was assessed by RRMTs and subsequently discharged to their own care.
Many thanks to the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team member for their assistance
Incident started at 12:59 and ended at 15:58 making 3 hrs in total. There were 15 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 19591 07394. Total rescuer hours: 45
