Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Tue 29th Sep 2026
NWAS received a call from a male who had tripped and injured his ankle. The team deployed, stretchered him off the hill, and handed him over to the care of the ambulance.
Lingmell Beck – Mon 21st Sep 2026
Cumbria Police received a call regarding a 46‑year‑old male with an ankle injury near the Lingmell Beck crossing. Wasdale MRT deployed and stretchered the casualty off the hill, transporting him back to base. He was then handed over to the ambulance for onward care.
Gavel Neese, Great Gable – Sat 19th Sep 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a female with an injured ankle. The assistant team leader attempted to make contact but was struggling; contact was eventually made with the informants, though they were at a different location. A location was eventually obtained, not far from Burnthwaite Farm. The casualty was Read more
Dent Fell – Wed 9th Sep 2026
Cumbria Police received a call via the iPhone Emergency Satellite SMS service about a female who had slipped and injured her ankle, causing a compound fracture. The team and North West Air Ambulance Charity (Helimed 08) deployed to assist. The ankle was bandaged up and immobilised, and the casualty was Read more
Green How, Scafell – Fri 28th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a female walker who had aggravated an old ankle injury. The team leader spoke with the group, who were able to descend to meet team members. She was then assisted off the hill and back to the campsite, and advised to attend hospital to Read more
Great Gable – Sat 8th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call regarding a female who had fallen and injured her ankle, leaving her unable to continue. The group she was with numbered 15 people, but they were unable to assist her down due to the nature of the injury and terrain. The MRT Team Leader investigated Read more
Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Jul 2026
Cumbria Police received a call regarding a male with an ankle injury. The casualty had attempted to continue descending slowly before realising he needed assistance. The MRT Team Leader made contact and deployed the team. A team member already on the hill was able to go direct to the casualty Read more
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Wed 15th Jul 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a lone male who had slipped and broken/dislocated his ankle and was unable to continue. The MRT Team Leader made contact, confirmed his location, and deployed MRT alongside Coastguard Rescue 897. Rescue 897 arrived first, managed the casualty, and due to the severity of Read more
Great Gable – Sun 12th Jul 2026
While the team were concluding Incident 84, Cumbria Police received a call reporting that a female walker had fallen and twisted her ankle on Great Gable. As Wasdale, Cockermouth, and Duddon & Furness MRT were already on the hill, all three teams were able to deploy immediately to this second Read more
Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sat 6th Jun 2026
As the team were settling for the evening, the third callout of the day came from Cumbria Police. A male walker had gone over on his ankle, heard a crack, and was unable to weight‑bear despite attempting to self‑rescue. He was accompanied by his young son, and the pair were Read more
Brantrake, Eskdale – Thu 14th May 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT after a team member, who was out with a group, reported that one of the party had slipped and injured his ankle. Although the casualty was only around 100 metres from the road, assistance was required to help him safely descend. A limited team response Read more
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Mon 11th May 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a female who had fallen on the path between Lingmell Col and the summit of Scafell Pike, with a suspected broken ankle. The first vehicle was deployed, and Helimed 58 (Great North Air Ambulance) was requested to attend. Due to terrain, H58 was unable Read more
Wind Gap, Pillar – Sun 10th May 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had fallen and sustained an ankle injury. The call was made via the iPhone Emergency SOS system, providing accurate information and a location placing the pair below Wind Gap on Pillar. Team members were deployed to the area, and due to Read more
Hardknott Pass – Tue 21st Apr 2026
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) requested assistance for a male who had slipped and fallen near Hardknott Pass, sustaining a lower‑leg injury. Due to access difficulties, NWAS were unable to get a vehicle close enough to the casualty. Wasdale MRT deployed to assist, helping to move the injured male to Read more
Ritson’s Force, Wasdale Head – Wed 18th Mar 2026
Cumbria Police received a call from a Wasdale team member who was already out on the hill, reporting a female who had slipped and sustained an ankle injury near Ritson Force. The team was deployed, treated the casualty, and stretchered her down to the Wasdale Head Inn. She was transferred Read more
Styhead Gill – Mon 16th Feb 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a reported ankle injury near Styhead. After investigation, the Team Leader confirmed that the incident location fell within Keswick MRT’s operational area. The job was passed over to Keswick MRT, and no further action was required from Wasdale.
Ill Crag – Sat 10th Jan 2026
A call was received yesterday about a walker with an ankle injury near Ill Crag. He was unable to bear weight and continue. The Team Leader quickly made a Full Callout to respond. Due to the remoteness of the casualty location, an air asset was requested but was unable to Read more
Netherbeck, Wasdale – Sun 16th Nov 2025
During incident 147, another call was received from Cumbria Police. A walker had slipped and sustained an ankle injury near Great Lad Crag, and could not weight bear. Resources were diverted from further up the valley and Rescue 199, already assisting with the prior incident, offered support. The helicopter was Read more
Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 26th Oct 2025
Cumbria Police received a 999 call from a party of three walkers located below Stand Crag. A walker had sustained an ankle injury and was unable to continue. With a poor mobile signal making communications difficult direct with the walking party, a full callout was made. Once on scene the Read more
Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 21st Sep 2025
During callout 128, a passing walker reported another walker struggling to descend from the Hollow Stones area after rolling her ankle. Three MRT members already deployed on the hill were diverted to assess. On arrival, the casualty reported a painful ankle after ‘rolling’ it on the descent. Some pain relief Read more