Scafell Pike – Sat 11th Oct 2014
11/10/14 20:15 Alert : We were called by Police about a group of 3 walkers reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. The returned whilst the team leader was gathering details.
11/10/14 20:15 Alert : We were called by Police about a group of 3 walkers reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. The returned whilst the team leader was gathering details.
We were called by Police about a walker who was reported to have a leg injury and struggling to walk off Scafell Pike although the location was uncertain. The call came in whilst we were training near Wasdale Head and we were able to search for her vehicle straight away Read more
We were called by Police about a group of 3 walkers, one of whom had returned to the Wasdale Head Inn reporting her two companions overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Whilst the team leader was gathering details there were reports of lights up the valley towards Sty Head Read more
We were called by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers reported overdue after a 3 peaks attempt on Scafell Pike. The missing walkers made their own way off the hill to the Woolpack in Eskdale and we were able to put them in touch with the rest of their party in Read more
The team was called about a party of four overdue on Scafell Pike. Whilst further information was being gathered they turned up.
Team called regarding a group of 6 overdue walkers. As the team leader was gathering information the group turned up safe and well.
We received a police call for overdue people on Scafell Pike. It was decided due to the lack of information that the teams (Wasdale & Keswick) would wait for further information before committing to the mountain. By morning the people had turned up safe and well.
Team called regarding to overdue people from Scafell Pike. Fortunately while the team leader was gathering information the pair turned up safe and well.
The team was called out to help a group of five lost walkers down from the Rough Crag area of Scafell Pike. We determined their location using Sarloc and gave them directions to Mickledore where we met them and walked them down to Wasdale Head.
The team was called out to attend a lady near to Lingmell Col with a suspected broken ankle. She was treated on scene and then stretchered down to Wasdale Head via Lingmell Nose. Post by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team.
Team contacted regarding two overdue people from Scafell Pike. We gave them some more time to arrive at their RV. They arrived safely around 30 minutes later.
The third call of the day was for another party on Scafell Pike who also made their own way off. On this 3rd incident it took a long time to confirm the party was safely down in the valley. It helps us out if people can phone in if they Read more
The team was contacted about another party overdue on Scafell Pike. Again they turned up after being given more time.
The team was contacted about a party overdue on Scafell Pike. They were given some time to turn up, and they did.
Whilst we were walking the groups off Scafell Pike we were contacted by the police about a pair overdue also on Scafell Pike. Whilst the team leader was gathering further details they turned up safe and well.
The team was called by a pair of walkers lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. Their location was determined using SARLOC and a team member already on the hill went to their aid. Whilst descending another group of six who were struggling were also walked down to Wasdale Head.
Team contacted regarding reports of a missing mountain biker on Scafell Pike. During the investigation and planning he turned up safe and well. Thanks to Cumbria Police for their assistance.
Whilst the Yewbarrow incident was ongoing another call came reporting 2 walkers overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Fortunately this resolved itself very quickly with no team involvement.
We were called by Police about a party of three on the 3 peaks reported overdue. It became apparent when speaking to the informant the party had been seen descending into Eskdale from Mickledore and it was decided to allow them more time to turn up. They arrived back at Read more
The team was called out to assist a male fell runner who had taken a considerable fall near to Greta Gill on the Corridor Route. He had fallen around 20 meters and suffered significant injuries. The team mobilised the help from the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team along with Read more