River Ehen – Tue 24th Dec 2013
We were called out by Cumbria Police to search the River Ehen for a missing young child. As we were responding thankfully the Police found the girl safe and well.
Corney Fell – Fri 8th Nov 2013
We were contacted at 09:20 by NWAS to assist a male with a head injury who had been out all night on the Corney fell road. As the team leader was gathering details the ambulance crew managed to get to the casualty without needing our assistance. It also transpired that Read more
Scafell Pike – Tue 24th Sep 2013
We were contacted about a walker reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. As we were on the phone to the informant he turned up, safe & well.
Great Moss, Upper Eskdale – Sun 22nd Sep 2013
We were contacted again by Cumbria Police around 02:20 about a group of 9 on the 3 peaks now lost. After discussion their position was established as Great Moss in upper Eskdale. They were advised to follow the eastern bank of the river down into Eskdale. They arrived in Eskdale Read more
Scafell Pike – Sat 21st Sep 2013
We were contacted again about a party of scouts also overdue on Scafell Pike. They turned up whilst we were talking to the informant.
Scafell Pike – Sat 21st Sep 2013
We were contacted by Police about a party of 3 on Scafell Pike reported overdue. We decided to give them a couple more hours to turn up and they arrived back at their car just before 21:00
Wastwater Screes – Fri 20th Sep 2013
We were called a third time by Police about another, unrelated party on the Wasdale Screes who reported they were exhausted and struggling to make progress. They were advised to take a short rest, eat some food and then continue and they finally made their own way back to their Read more
Wastwater Screes – Fri 20th Sep 2013
We were called again by police about a party of 4 struggling to make progress on Wasdale Screes and asking for advice about what to do. They were advised to help each other and stay fairly close to the lake shore. We presume they are now safe & well after Read more
Scafell Pike – Fri 20th Sep 2013
We were called by Police about a group of 3 ladies reported long overdue on a 3 peaks walk. We gave them a bit more time to turn up and just as we were about to initiate a search they rang in to say they were OK if a bit Read more
Broad Crag – Fri 13th Sep 2013
The team was contacted by Cumbria Police at 22:00 last night to assist a group of five who had become lost heading down from Scafell Pike. The team leader managed to SARLOC the group which placed them on Broad Crag. The Team Leader managed to give them directions and bearings Read more
Scafell Pike – Thu 12th Sep 2013
We were called by Cumbria Police about 2 males who reported themselves lost on Scafell Pike. They then met other walkers who were able to point them in the right direction.
Bowfell – Thu 12th Sep 2013
A lady walker reported to be lost somewhere on the Crinkle Crags – Bowfell – Esk Pike ridge which forms the boundary between Wasdale and Langdale MR areas. Langdale team took the lead and later on she managed to speak to the team leader who confirmed she no longer needed Read more
Scafell Pike – Sun 1st Sep 2013
The team was contacted at around 0250 by a mini bus driver who was concerned that a group of five doing the three peaks challenge had not arrived back in Wasdale. The team leader made some initial investigation and found that there was no reason that they could not wait Read more
Scafell Pike – Fri 30th Aug 2013
Two people became lost on scafell pike. Team leader gave them some time to find themselves, they duly did and walked off the mountain un aided. Incident closed at 19:00.
Eskdale – Mon 26th Aug 2013
The team was alerted when two walkers were reported overdue from a camp-site in Eskdale. Whilst the team leader was making further enquiries they turned up safe and well.
Pikes Crag, Scafell Pike – Wed 21st Aug 2013
A group of two called the team lost on Scafell Pike. Their location was determined using SARLOC and they were given advice over the phone.
Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Fri 16th Aug 2013
The team was contacted last night regarding a missing walker. As the Team Leader was gathering information the missing person called to say they were fine and heading to Wasdale. False alarm with good intent.
Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Fri 16th Aug 2013
The team was called this morning to assist a group of three people who could not cross the swollen beck on Scafell Pike. They were assisted by a passer by.
Scafell Pike – Thu 15th Aug 2013
The team was contacted about a group of lost walkers, whilst information was being gathered they met some other walkers who helped them down.
Scafell Pike – Sun 4th Aug 2013
The team was contacted about a missing group on Scafell Pike. Whilst we were investigating they turned up in Eskdale.