- Incident
- 101 in 2024
- Type
- Full Callout — Injured & Medical
- Location
- Lingmell
- Weather
- Cold, Rain
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police
- Diagnosis
- Leg Injury
A call was received from Cumbria Police about a lone walker who had fallen and injured his leg, had lost the path and was not equipped for the weather, which had deteriorated significantly with torrential rain arriving. He was concerned for his safety. The initial location description was described as Lingmell Crag.
A full callout was made, with a potentially serious and challenging crag rescue from the East side of Lingmell. However a subsequent accurate Phonefind put the walker on Goat Crags, and with a clear mobile phone reception, the Team Leader was able to direct the walker to the Lingmell Nose descent path. Fortunately the leg injury was not serious and the walker then made his own way safely off the fell, wet and cold, but otherwise OK. Team members who had been waiting at base were stood down having not been needed to deploy. A good outcome.
#BeAdventureSmart and make a good day better.
Ask yourself three questions before you set off:
1. Do I have the right GEAR ?
2. Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
3. Am I confident that I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
Incident started at 20:55 and ended at 22:15 making 1.3 hrs in total. There were 12 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 203080. Total rescuer hours: 16
