- Incident
- 79 in 2026
- Type
- Full Callout — Cragfast
- Location
- Foxes Tarn, Scafell
- Weather
- Cloudy Summits, Drizzle, Windy
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police, RAF Leeming MRT
- Tagged
- Cragfast, iPhone Emergency SOS
Cumbria Police received a call via the iPhone Emergency SOS service regarding two walkers who had become lost near Foxes Tarn and were unable to make their way back down. The MRT Team Leader established contact through the SOS system and advised the pair to remain where they were.
Fortunately, RAF Leeming MRT were already in the valley and able to assist. They deployed a party to the walkers’ location, escorted them safely off the hill, and accompanied them back to their car.
Many thanks to RAF Leeming MRT for their assistance — greatly appreciated.
Incident started at 15:17 and ended at 19:56 making 4.7 hrs in total. There were 3 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY21119 06516. Total rescuer hours: 14
