We were called by Police about a walker who was reported to be struggling to get themselves down off Yewbarrow following a fall. On further investigation it turned out the report was from a (well meaning) passer by who had phoned in but the injured walker was not asking for Read more
We were called by Police about 2 walkers who reported themselves lost in the ground between Caw Fell & Haycock. As they had camping gear they waited in their tent for a couple of hours to see if the weather improved then headed out West down easier ground. They were Read more
We were called by Police about a walker who reported himself lost somewhere towards the top of Scafell. The team leader provided directions over the phone to first find the top again, then descend down the relatively safe slopes to the West and back to Wasdale.
We were called again about another 3 peaks walker also reported missing. He subsequently turned up in Wasdale.
We were called by Police about 2 walkers reported missing from a 3 peaks attempt. We gave them more time to make their own way off the mountain and we understand they arrived at the Woolpack Inn in Eskdale, around 10:30 this morning.
The fourth and final incident of the day was for a walker on the 3 peaks reported missing. Due to the probable location and still having 2 incidents on the go this was passed to Keswick Mountain Rescue. We understand the missing walker turned up safe & well in Langdale. Read more
The team was called about a group of three walkers lost near to the head of Piers Gill. They were given directions over the phone and made their way down to Wasdale Head without the team being deployed.
We were called by Police about a walker reported overdue from a walk to either Scafell Pike or Great End. Given the likely situation / location we transferred the call to Keswick team but almost straight after the missing person arrived back safe & well. It is useful to us Read more
We were called by Police around 05:20 about a group of 2 walkers on the 3 peaks who had become separated from their group and not seen since they were on Scafell Pike summit around 23:00 the night before. We decided to wait to give them a bit more time Read more
We were called by Police about a group on the 3 peaks reporting themselves lost on Scafell Pike. They phoned back fairly soon to say they had found the path again and no longer needed assistance.
We were called by Police about a group of 2 walkers who reported themselves lost due to low cloud somewhere near Mickledore on Scafell Pike. They were given some advice by phone and as the weather was improving we decided to wait a while before responding. The group was later Read more
We were contacted by Cumbria Police about a party of four and a dog lost near to Esk Hause. We were unable to contact them due to poor signal they were given time to turn up and we stood down when it was confirmed that they were in Borrowdale.
We were called by Cumbria Police about a paraglider who had fallen at the base of the base of the St Bees cliffs. Given the location we asked for the coastguard to be notified and they then took on the incident and we stood down.
We were contacted by a group of 10 taking part in a challenge event who had become lost on Scafell Pike. The team managed to established their location and offered advice over the phone to allow them to make their own way off the mountain.
The team was called to assist a female who had become lost on Scafell Pike. The Team Leader provided a compass bearing and directions off the mountain. The lost person eventually made their own way down to Wasdale without the team being deployed.
The team was called by Cumbria Police to locate a missing group thought to be in the Eskdale area. Thankfully as the Team Leader was gathering details the missing group turned up safe and well.
We were contacted by Cumbria Police about a walker who reported himself lost in cloud whilst on Scafell Pike. The walker managed to make contact with another party on the fell who escorted him off before we needed to respond.
The team was contacted by Cumbria Police to assist a walking group on Scafell Pike. A member of the group had been separated from the group and was missing. After some initial information gathering the missing group member was located and the team stood down.
The team was contacted by Cumbria Police to assist a group on Scafell Pike who had lost a member of their party. As the Team Leader was gathering information the missing member of the group was found safe and well. The team was stood down just in time for Dinner!
We were contact by Cumbria Police to assist a pair of walkers who had become lost on their descent of Scafell Pike. The team leader located them using the SARLOC app and tracked their progress whilst providing instructions over the phone. They were safely off the hill by 00:45.