Casualties who report themselves as lost or in need of assistance when still able to move and uninjured.
We were alerted regarding a walker who had become disorientated on the descent from Scafell Pike. Unfortunately it was not possible to talk him off so a small group of team members went to find and escort him off, which he was able to do after some rewarming.
The team was alerted regarding two walkers who had lost their way whilst descending from Scafell Pike summit. Team members set off from Gavel Neese in Wasdale and were able to find the lost party easily once in the area thanks to Phone Find. After some refuelling the walkers were Read more…
We were contacted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers who had become lost descending Great Gable. The Team Leader was able to ascertain their location with Phone Find and then guide them down onto the path and then onwards to Wasdale Head.
We were alerted to a lone walker who had become lost on their descent from Scafell Pike. Phone Find was used and identified their location on the Corridor Route. Members of the team were deployed to that location. After some re-warming the walker was able to walk off the hill Read more…
A call was received for two walkers who had got lost on the descent from Great Gable. They had managed to get as far as the intake wall on the Sty Head path and were concerned that the light from their phone would not last long enough to see them Read more…
Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a party of walkers became disorientated in the darkness. Due to the unfamiliar terrain, the darkness and the deteriorating weather conditions, the party decided to call for help. After several attempts the Team Leader was able to make contact with the lost party and Read more…
Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a couple of walkers became disorientated in low cloud. Due to the terrain and the sudden temperature drop, the couple decided to call for help. During the original 999 call the Police asked the couple if they could see any others in the vicinity Read more…
A third call of the day was received for three walkers and four dogs who were lost in the Scafell area. It was bitterly cold, dark, and they had only one phone for light. The risk of hypothermia was considerable. It transpired that they were two separate parties who had Read more…
A call was received for three walkers who were lost on the Scafell Pike (Ill Crag) area. It was bitterly cold and wet, getting dark and they had no lights. They were given directions to walk off via Esk Hause, it being an easier option and with the wind behind Read more…
Two walkers reported themselves lost on the descent from Scafell Pike. They were very wet and cold but not injured. Their location was established through Phone Find. As they had no torches and very limited battery life on their phones, it was not possible to talk them off, so a Read more…
As the team was returning to base from the previous callout, a further call was received requesting help from two walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike. The Team Leader used Phone Find to determine their initial location, and then provided guidance to enable them to safely walk themselves down Read more…
A party of 5 was reported lost on Scafell Pike. The Duty Team Leader was able contact the group and guide them off the hill with the aid of Phone Find.
We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers who reported themselves lost on the descent from Scafell Pike. “Phonefind” put them partway between the summit and Mickledore. They were given directions to descend via Mickledore and were asked to keep using Phonefind to pinpoint their location. When there were Read more…
Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a couple of walkers became disorientated in low cloud. Due to the treacherous terrain, the encroaching darkness and the sudden temperature drop, the couple decided to call for help. The Duty Team Leader was able to make immediate contact with them and identify their Read more…
The team was called for 2 walkers who had become lost after climbing Scafell Pike. The walkers had no reception but the police were fortunately able to provide a location from the 999 call. The team was deployed and Jess our Search Dog got her third find in three days Read more…
We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding a walker attempting the 3 Peaks who had become lost whilst descending Scafell Pike, but said he could see lights in the distance. A Limited Callout was initiated, and he was found fairly low down (again by Jess) by the intake wall at Read more…
We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers who had become lost whilst descending Scafell Pike. The team were deployed and the couple were located initially by the Team’s search dog, Jess, in Great Moss before being walked back to safety.
The team was called for two walkers who had become disorientated whilst descending Middle Fell. Phone Find was used which placed the couple a few hundred meters from the path. Due to the failing light and poor weather conditions a couple of team members were sent up to guide the Read more…
The team was called for 2 walkers who had taken a wrong turn whilst descending Scafell Pike. Phone Find was used which placed the couple on the Corridor Route. Due to the failing light and poor weather conditions a small party was sent up to escort the pair off.
Two walkers found themselves lost whilst descending from the summit of Scafell Pike. Mobile phone reception was poor with only one of two mobiles working. However, a 999 call was able to be connected and initial contact was made by WMRT Team Leader. The Team Leader was able to Read more…