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Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding a walker who had split up from his family near the summit of Scafell Pike and failed to make it back to Wasdale valley. The police received a further message a little after 5pm to say he was safe and at the Woolpack Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

Saturday 2nd October brought extreme weather conditions and a spate of rescues for Wasdale MRT supported by Duddon and Furness MRT and Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199. A total of five callouts were taken by the Team Leader from Cumbria Police in a matter of hours, the first at 1255 and Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 6 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike, one with cramp. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with a local walker and were walking down, so no further action was required from the team.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 8 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with others and were walking down, so no action required.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about two walkers lost on Scafell Pike, one possibly with a medical problem. It was not possible to make contact. When text messages were eventually received, the lost people phoned to say they had met up with others and were walking down, so no Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Woolworth Boulder, Scafell Pike – Sun 19th Sep 2021

The team was called out to an ankle injury between the Woolworth boulder and Mickledore. Medical treatment was given and the casualty was stretchered down Brown Tongue and then Lingmell Nose. The casualty was later taken by ambulance to hospital.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 18th Sep 2021

The team was alerted to a person suffering cramp on the Scafell Pike path. The team leader contacted the person and they managed to make their own way of the hill.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Wed 15th Sep 2021

In the third call of the day, we were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who were struggling to complete the descent from Scafell Pike due to exhaustion and twisted ankles. After pain relief and some sustenance they were able to walk off slowly.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Tue 14th Sep 2021

Two walkers were reported as lost on Scafell Pike. The team leader contacted them and the walkers reported that they had met some other walkers and were being guided down by them. The team was stood down.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sat 11th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who had got split up from the rest of the party in wet, misty conditions near the top of Scafell Pike. They failed to return to the valley. It was not possible to speak to them, so a search was initiated Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Piers Gill, Scafell Pike – Mon 6th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike. The Team Leader was able to talk them off the hill without calling the team out.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Mon 6th Sep 2021

We were alerted by North West Ambulance Service about a walker who had taken a 10ft fall and had significant bleeding from a head injury. In view of this, air support was requested and Helimed 58 attended. However, the casualty site was in cloud so the aircraft could not land Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Fri 3rd Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police of a gentleman who had taken a small fall on the Corridor Route when descending Scafell Pike. He had a nasty head injury and suspected dislocated knee, this initial medical information was reported to the team leader by a passing doctor. Because of the Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 28th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had had a fit on the descent from Scafell Pike. On arrival on scene, team members administered first aid and stretchered him off the hill to a waiting ambulance. He was then taken to hospital.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 28th Aug 2021

We were alerted by North West Ambulance Service regarding a 10-year-old boy who had unfortunately lost his footing, flipped over, and then bumped his head whilst on the main tourist path. Any head injury is potentially serious so air assets were quickly called to effect a swift evacuation. Coastguard helicopter Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSat 25th Sep 2021 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Wed 25th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a lady who had slipped and was unable to bear weight due to a painful ankle injury. On reaching the scene, the Team Casualty Carers gave pain relief before applying a vacuum splint. She was then transported by team stretcher to Brackenclose where Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Sat 21st Aug 2021

The team were alerted by Cumbria Police about a group of 8 who were lost when descending Scafell Pike. After several conversations with the group the Team Leader gave a bearing for them to follow and sent a small team to intercept them. This decision was mainly taken because of Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Thu 19th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who appeared to have had a type of seizure on the way down from Scafell Pike. When the team arrived, he was given food and fluid. After assessment by the team medics, he was able to walk the short distance to Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 8th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 5 walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike, one had cramp and was unable to walk. They had a tent which they rested in for a couple of hours and were then able to make their way back to Borrowdale with guidance from Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Pikes Crag, Scafell Pike – Wed 4th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had attempted to take a more direct route up Scafell Pike via Pikes Crag and became stuck on steep ground. He was unhurt. Helicopter assistance was requested to help lift up a crag team and a large amount of heavy Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

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