- Incident
- 110 in 2026
- Type
- Full Callout — Injured & Medical
- Location
- Broad Crag
- Weather
- Clear, Mild
- Other Agencies
- Coastguard, Duddon & Furness MRT, Rescue 897 from Carlisle
- Diagnosis
- Medical
Cumbria Police received a call from a male walker feeling unwell, suffering from sickness, diarrhoea, and exhaustion, and unable to continue. He was accompanied by two friends, and their plan had been to wild camp. Due to the casualty’s condition and location, MRT deployed.
With limited team numbers and the position high on Broad Crag, Maritime and Coastguard Agency Rescue 897 (Carlisle) was requested, along with support from Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team. R897 were first on scene, assessed the casualty, and made the decision to airlift the group down to the valley.They were handed over to MRT at the valley bottom and transported to The Wasdale Head Inn, where they intended to camp. The casualty was advised to rest, eat, and drink before continuing.
Many thanks to Duddon & Furness MRT and Rescue 897 for their assistance.
Incident started at 19:13 and ended at 21:50 making 2.6 hrs in total. There were 11 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 21662 07312. Total rescuer hours: 29
