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Overdue

Incidents initiated by the failure of a party to turn up or report in by their expected time.

Scafell – Wed 22nd Jul 1970

Three day search for a youth lost from a party on Scafell. Found alive by Keswick MRT near Foxes Tarn

By Jon Lynch, 56 yearsWed 22nd Jul 1970 ago

Sty Head – Thu 11th Jun 1970

Night search of Sty Head for missing fell walker who turned up just before team set out.

By Jon Lynch, 56 yearsWed 8th Apr 1970 ago

Green Crag, Eskdale – Thu 1st Jan 1970

We were called by Police about a walker reported overdue after a trip to Eskdale. The walker had become separated from his companion who raised the alarm when he did not show up. The walker was then confirmed to have returned home while we were investigating further.

By Jon Lynch, 56 yearsSat 4th Apr 1970 ago

Esk Hause – Mon 21st Apr 1969

Night search in snow for a party of youths. Found in Langstrath by Keswick MRT.

By Jon Lynch, 57 yearsMon 7th Apr 1969 ago

Corridor Route – Sun 20th Oct 1968

Search for missing fell- walker. Found dead by Keswick M.R.T. near Greta Ghyll on corridor route.

By Jon Lynch, 58 yearsSun 7th Apr 1968 ago

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