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.
Other
All other incidents
Wastwater Screes – Fri 6th Dec 2013
We received a call from the police to say flashing lights had been reported on the Wasdale Screes in the boulder field area. A limited search of the Screes path from both ends of the lake was made, using the boat and a foot party. Nothing was found and the Read more…
Essex – Thu 5th Dec 2013
The team was called by DEFRA to provide a team of swift water rescue technicians to attend the flooding on the East Coast. Six Wasdale and two Duddon and Furness team members made the long journey through the night to Essex to support the local emergency services. In the end, Read more…
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.
Wastwater – Fri 2nd Aug 2013
The team was called out after a report of people getting into difficulty on Wastwater. We launched our boat and searched the banks of the lake to confirm that the people had managed to make their own way off the lake.
Scafell Pike – Mon 22nd Jul 2013
The team was asked to respond to a report of shouts for help. A few team members walked up and found no evidence of anyone in distress. The hill was very busy and since nobody else had reported anything the team stood down.
Eskdale – Sat 23rd Mar 2013
The team were asked to check on two elderly brothers in Eskdale. We went to check and their neighbours had both dug out the lane and checked on them by the time we reached them.
Corney Fell – Sat 23rd Mar 2013
The team was called to attend an elderly woman at her home off the Corney Fell road. The nearest a vehicle could reach was the junction with the A595 and reaching the house involved a three mile round trip through very challenging conditions. See the video below for a better Read more…
Broad Oak – Fri 22nd Mar 2013
The team was called out for a coach stuck in drifts at Waberthwaite. The team headed back and the driver and six passengers and coach removed to Ravenglass. Five members for an hour and a half
Eskdale – Fri 22nd Mar 2013
The team was asked to help two carers reach a elderly lady in Eskdale. We transported them in and then brought both the carers and lady back.
Broad Oak – Fri 22nd Mar 2013
The team was called out to assist stranded motorists on the A595 in the south of our area. With the help of Cockermouth MRT we transported eleven people safety. The photos below show the exceptional conditions. Meanwhile Duddon and Furness MRT assisted by Kendal and Coniston were working from the Read more…
Wastwater – Sun 27th Jan 2013
The team was called out to search for a diver who had failed to surface on Wastwater. The team searched the water’s edge on foot and the lake using the team boat as part of a multi-agency response. The team boat was used overnight and on Monday to assist the Read more…
Whitehaven – Fri 25th Jan 2013
The team was called by North West Ambulance Service to assist them at West Cumberland Hospital due to heavy snow.The team mobilised two Landrovers and transferred patients to and from the hospital. We also assisted Cumbria Police with a number of stuck cars. Excellent agency working with NWAS, WCH and Read more…
Great End – Fri 11th Jan 2013
The team was contacted about a tent that appeared abandoned. Since nobody had been reported overdue no action was taken.
Wrynose Pass – Fri 14th Dec 2012
We received a call about a car reported stuck on Hardknott Pass. The duty team leader gathered further information and passed the call to Coniston MRT when it become clear that the car was on the Little Langdale side of Wrynose Pass.
Hardknott Pass – Sat 1st Dec 2012
The team was called out to assist a car stranded on Hardknott Pass. On arrival the car was empty; further enquires determined that the occupants were safe in the valley. We left the car in situ.
St Bees Head – Sun 21st Oct 2012
The team was contacted about a local incident. A limited callout was made but the team was not needed and was stood down soon afterwards.
Other Location – Sat 6th Oct 2012
All of the Lake district teams were asked to assist in the search for April Jones in North Wales by the Welsh Constabulary. We were stood down on the Saturday evening when enough manpower was obtained from nearer teams.
Wastwater Screes – Sat 8th Sep 2012
The team was called out to attend an injured Labrador on the Wastwater Screes Path. The team mobilised the boat. Before it was launched the dog’s owner managed to carry the dog to the pump house from where a team member gave them a lift. This is the third incident Read more…
Egremont – Thu 30th Aug 2012
The team was called out to assist the Police and Fire and Rescue Service during flash floods in the Egremont, Nethertown and Beckermet area. Our swift water rescue technicians used the team landrovers to access flooded areas and check on local residents.