Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Mon 24th Aug 2015
Thea team was called out to attend a man who had sustained a head injury on the Brown Tongue path on Scafell Pike. He was assessed at the scene and then escorted down to an ambulance at Brackenclose.
Thea team was called out to attend a man who had sustained a head injury on the Brown Tongue path on Scafell Pike. He was assessed at the scene and then escorted down to an ambulance at Brackenclose.
A man suffered serious injuries when he fell around 20 meters from the Corridor Route. He was treated by the team and flown to hospital by RAF Boulmer. Thanks to Duddon and Furness MRT for travelling over to support us once again. Today's evacuation from the bad step on the Read more
The team was called out to search for a man who was long overdue from his walk on Scafell Pike. We were kindly supported by the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team who found the man safe and well in Eskdale. Good result!
We were called out to assist a lady who suffered a broken ankle on Scafell Pike. She was treated by the team and flown to hospital by Rescue 912 from Humberside. This was the first time we have used the new S92 on a call out. Excellent service and we Read more
We were called by Police about 2 walkers who reported themselves lost but next to a ‘mountain rescue hut’. It was apparent they were at Mickledore stretcher box and were given directions for how to get back to Wasdale. They then made their own way back to Wasdale campsite.
We were called by Police about 2 walkers reporting themselves lost in mist on Scafell Pike. The team leader provided some directions over the phone and they were able to make their own way down.
We were called by NWAS about a walker located on the main Scafell Pike path just above Lingmell Col who had aggravated a previous knee injury and could no long walk. GNAA also attended and the injured man was helped to hobble around 200m down to the waiting aircraft then Read more
We were called by Police about a party of walkers who were feared to be lost on Scafell Pike having not been contactable by phone. It turned out they were already off the hill, just out of phone reception.
We were called by Police about a group of 3 taking part in the 3 peaks who were reported overdue back at their vehicle. As we were making enquiries they arrived back safe & well and we stood down.
We were called by Police about a group of 3 walkers on a charity mountain challenge who reported themselves lost, wet and cold somewhere in between Broad Crag and Scafell Pike. After a phone discussion their position was believed to be between Broad Crag Col and Scafell Pike summit. A Read more
We were called again about another 3 peaks walker also reported missing. He subsequently turned up in Wasdale.
We were called by Police about 2 walkers reported missing from a 3 peaks attempt. We gave them more time to make their own way off the mountain and we understand they arrived at the Woolpack Inn in Eskdale, around 10:30 this morning.
The fourth and final incident of the day was for a walker on the 3 peaks reported missing. Due to the probable location and still having 2 incidents on the go this was passed to Keswick Mountain Rescue. We understand the missing walker turned up safe & well in Langdale. Read more
Team called this afternoon for a walker with a painful leg injury who could no longer walk. The incident occurred near the top of Scafell Pike and given the long carry the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team also joined the rescue along with a member of the Penrith team Read more
The team was called about a group of three walkers lost near to the head of Piers Gill. They were given directions over the phone and made their way down to Wasdale Head without the team being deployed.
We were called by Police around 05:20 about a group of 2 walkers on the 3 peaks who had become separated from their group and not seen since they were on Scafell Pike summit around 23:00 the night before. We decided to wait to give them a bit more time Read more
We were called by Police about a group on the 3 peaks reporting themselves lost on Scafell Pike. They phoned back fairly soon to say they had found the path again and no longer needed assistance.
We were called by Police about a group of 2 walkers who reported themselves lost due to low cloud somewhere near Mickledore on Scafell Pike. They were given some advice by phone and as the weather was improving we decided to wait a while before responding. The group was later Read more
We were made aware of an injured dog that had been found by a member of the public near to the Mickledore stretcher box. A team member who was on the fell was soon on scene and a small team was dispatched to bring the dog down. Fortunately it was Read more
We were contacted by a group of 10 taking part in a challenge event who had become lost on Scafell Pike. The team managed to established their location and offered advice over the phone to allow them to make their own way off the mountain.