We were called by Police about 2 walkers reporting themselves lost on Scafell Pike. They phoned in soon after to say they’d met other walkers who were now helping them off the mountain and no longer needed MR assistance.
We were called by NWAS about a young walker who had slipped whilst descending the Brown Tongue path on Scafell Pike and deeply gashed his knee and was no longer able to walk. A team member already on the mountain provided first aid and then the walker was carried off Read more…
We were called by Police about a family group who were lost and their small children were struggling. Shortly after phoning in they called back to say they’d now found a path and no longer needed assistance.
We were called by Police about a group of walkers struggling to make their way off Scafell Pike due to some mobility problems. Whilst we were gathering details they managed to make their own way off the hill and did not need any further assistance.
We were called by Police about a group of 2 reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Whilst we were gathering details they turned up safe & well at Wasdale Head.
We were called by Police about a group of walkers reported overdue from a 3 peaks attempt. They turned up around an hour later at the Woolpack safe & well.
We were called by Police about a group of the 3 peaks who were reported overdue. Whilst we were gathering details they turned up at Seathwaite safe & well.
We were called by Police about a group of walkers who reported themselves to be lost somewhere near the top and Scafell Pike and due to their lack of equipment also cold & wet. A callout response was made but fortunately they managed to bump into some generous walkers who Read more…
Team contacted by Police about a walker reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. The Team Leader was able to speak to the missing person on the phone and confirm he was off the mountain and was safe and well.
The team was called out to search for overdue walkers on Scafell Pike. Whilst we were deploying they turned up safe and well.
Whilst the first incident was ongoing we got a second call for 2 walkers reporting themselves cragfast on steep ground overlooking a water fall. The precise position was unclear but as we were in the area Piers Gill was a possibility. With the possibility of a technical rescue at the Read more…
We were called by Police about a walker reported to have become hypothermic and unable to walk whilst descending Scafell Pike. We then received further reports his condition had deteriorated. In view of this the S-92 helicopter from Prestwick was requested. On arriving on scene assessment by the team doctor Read more…
We were called by Police about a walker who had become separated from her group and got lost. Using Sarloc we were able to position her at the head of Piers Gills and small team went out to escort her off the hill.
We were called by Police about a walker reported missing by the rest of her party after getting separated whilst walking on Scafell Pike. Whilst we were gathering details the missing walker turned up at the Wasdale Head, safe & well. We would always encourage walking groups to stay together, Read more…
Team called by Police this evening to help rescue a dog with sore paws from Scafell Pike. The owners managed to get it almost to the stream crossing on Brown Tongue after bandaging up the paws then team members carried it the rest of the way in a large rucksack.
We were called by Police about a walker who had strained their hamstring whilst walking on Scafell Pike. They were asked to see if they could hobble on it and managed to make their own way off the mountain.
We were called by Police about a group of 12 reporting themselves lost on Scafell Pike. Using information from their Phone GPS, Sarloc and speaking with the party the Team Leader determined they were closed to the head of Piers Gill and provided directions over the phone for them to Read more…
We were called by Police about 2 walkers reporting themselves lost near the ‘mountain rescue hut’, possibly at Mickledore. The team leader provided directions over the phone and with help from some passing walkers got them walking again back towards Wasdale, which took some time with them ultimately getting back Read more…
We were called by Police about a walker who had lost touch with the rest of his party. We gave him some more time to walk out and he later met back up with his party, safe & well.
The team was called to assist a group struggling to descend Scafell Pike with an ill group member. The duty team leader provided some advice and they made their own way down.