Scafell Pike – Sat 6th Jun 2026

As Incident 61 was concluding, Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a female walker who had become unwell and unable to continue her descent from Scafell Pike. With Rescue 897 (Coastguard) already operating in the area, they offered assistance. Due to low team numbers, Duddon & Furness MRT were also Read more

Napes, Great Gable – Sat 6th Jun 2026

Cumbria Police received a 999 call from a race marshal reporting that a fell runner had sustained a significant shin injury with heavy bleeding during an organised event. The casualty was also described as feeling faint, prompting an immediate response. Wasdale MRT deployed alongside Coastguard Rescue 897 (Carlisle). Coastguard arrived Read more

Pillar – Sat 25th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had taken a fall of approximately 20 feet onto rocks, sustaining a suspected arm injury and a possible head injury. Due to the seriousness of the report and the remote location on Pillar, both Helimed 58 (Great North Air Ambulance) and Read more