- Incident
- 126 in 2024
- Type
- Limited Callout — Lost
- Location
- Mickledore, Scafell Pike
- Tagged
- Lost
The team was called by Cumbria Police about a walker who had become separated from his walking partner, and was now lost and exhausted.
Phonefind but him on the wrong side of Mickledore for his intended descent to Wasdale. As such, a Limited Callout was made to assist. The Team Leader was also able to direct the walker back towards the stretcher box over the phone and was then able to contact his walking partner. The pair were then able to find each other in the mist and located the stretcher box.
Now at a known location they were able to descend from Mickledore where they were met by team members. After some re-fuelling, the walkers were able to descend to the valley and the team stood down.
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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 I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
Incident started at 17:20 and ended at 22:15 making 4.9 hrs in total. There were 6 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 214067. Total rescuer hours: 29
