Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Jul 2016
The team was called out to search for overdue walkers on Scafell Pike. Whilst we were deploying they turned up safe and well.
Piers Gill, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Jun 2016
Whilst the first incident was ongoing we got a second call for 2 walkers reporting themselves cragfast on steep ground overlooking a water fall. The precise position was unclear but as we were in the area Piers Gill was a possibility. With the possibility of a technical rescue at the Read more…
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Jun 2016
We were called by Police about a walker reported to have become hypothermic and unable to walk whilst descending Scafell Pike. We then received further reports his condition had deteriorated. In view of this the S-92 helicopter from Prestwick was requested. On arriving on scene assessment by the team doctor Read more…
Gavel Neese, Great Gable – Thu 23rd Jun 2016
We were called by Police about a young lady on a DofE trip who had scalded her leg with hot water and was in significant pain. She was given pain relief and her wounds dressed before being evacuated to a waiting ambulance.
Burnmoor Tarn – Mon 6th Jun 2016
The team was called out to help a walker who was suffering from a significant heat related illness near Burnmoor Tarn. He was assessed by team members including a doctor and the coastguard helicopter from Prestwick was called to help evacuate him to hospital.
Kirkfell – Sun 5th Jun 2016
The team was called out to an incident on Kirkfell but stood down shortly afterwards.
Sty Head – Sat 4th Jun 2016
The team was called out to assist a male who had an epileptic fit near to the corridor route. Ourselves and the Great North Air Ambulance attended. The male was treated and evacuated by the air ambulance.
Yewbarrow – Wed 1st Jun 2016
The team was called out to assist a male who had become crag fast on steep ground adjacent to Dore Head screes. The team located the man, scrambled to him, and roped him to safer ground. He kindly bought us all a drink (soft drink) from the Wasdale Head Inn.
Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Mon 30th May 2016
We were called by Police about a young boy who had fallen whilst descending Scafell Pike and banged his head. The North West Air Ambulance also attended. In the end the by was carried the short distance up hill into the aircraft and taken to hospital.
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Sun 22nd May 2016
We were contacted by Police about a walker who was suffering from chest pain in the Lingmell Col area. GNAA also attended and were able to land adjacent to the casualty and with the help of other walkers already on scene carry the man into the aircraft and fly him Read more…
Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 21st May 2016
We were initially called by NWAS and later by Police for a walker who had fallen, possibly due to medical factors and injured his face. He was initially attended by paramedics from London who were also walking in the area and able to offer initial help and invaluable information for Read more…
Shamrock, Scafell – Sat 14th May 2016
The team was called out to attend a group of three walkers cragfast on Scafell Shamrock near the top of Red Gill. Two had fallen but thankfully had not sustained any major injuries, the third was stuck some metres above. Rescue 999 from Prestwick flew two team members to the Read more…
Napes, Great Gable – Sun 8th May 2016
The team was called out at 13:12 to assist a climber who had taken a considerable lead fall whilst climbing Tophet Wall, on Great Gable. He suffered a serious leg injury but fortunately for him there was some other climbers in the area who initially lowered him off the crag Read more…
Gable Crag, Great Gable – Sat 7th May 2016
The team was called out at 12:55 with reports of a climber falling around 20 meters from Great Gable. At first the information regarding the location and the injuries sustained was thin so we called for helicopter support given that the injuries could have been extensive. As further information become Read more…
Burnmoor Tarn – Wed 27th Apr 2016
The team were called out by NWAS to assist with an incident near to Burnmoor tarn. Despite the best efforts of all involved including the air ambulance the casualty passed away. The team’s thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
East Buttress, Scafell – Tue 26th Apr 2016
We were called by Police about a walker who had fallen on the steep scree next to the East Buttress of Scafell and injured his shoulder. Due to the difficult location and evacuation route an S-92 Coastguard helicopter was requested. Team members including a doctor and the aircraft paramedic helped Read more…
Whin Rigg – Sat 2nd Apr 2016
We were called by Police about a fell runner who had slipped and when falling contacted a rock, which had led to a deep cut on his thigh. He had been given first aid and put in a tent by race marshalls and some passing walkers. We packed him into Read more…
Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Mar 2016
We were called by Police about 2 walkers who had become separated whilst ascending Scafell Pike and one had failed to turn up back at their car. In view of the freezing temperatures that night and poor forecast for the next morning it was decided to mount a search that Read more…
Eskdale – Tue 29th Mar 2016
The team was called out to a lady who had slipped and injured her ankle in Eskdale. She was treated by the team and the North West Air Ambulance then transported by the team to the West Cumberland Hospital for further treatment.
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Thu 17th Mar 2016
The team was called out to help a walker struggling to descend Scafell Pike. We helped her down to Wasdale Head. Thanks to Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team who attended to help us in case a stretcher carry was needed. Fortunately it was not.