Incidents

Scafell – Thu 12th Dec 2024

A call was received from Cumbria Police about a lone fell runner who had slipped on a steep descent on the flanks of Sca Fell, sustaining an extremely painful upper arm and/or shoulder injury. This rendered her unable to move at all. A callout was swiftly made and several team Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 years ago

Scafell – Sat 30th Nov 2024

The Team Leader was alerted very early this morning about a lone walker who was in need of assistance. He was camping close to the summit of ScaFell when strong winds destroyed his tent. He was cold, disorientated and needed some guidance to descend to safety. The Team Leader was Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Wastwater Screes – Sat 16th Nov 2024

Whilst incident 159 was ongoing a further call for help was received. Two walkers and their dog had lost their route on the Screes and were struggling to make progress. Their dog was also being carried at this point, making it particularly hazardous across the boulder fields. Additional team members Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Nov 2024

A call was received from Cumbria Police about a walker who had slipped, injured his ankle and was unable to bear any weight. The team was called out and made their way to the scene. On arrival the walker had continued to make progress downhill by hopping supported by his Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Hardknott Pass – Sat 16th Nov 2024

A call was received from Cumbria Police from a person at a campsite in Eskdale. A member of their family had not been heard from for some time after their car had come off the road on Hardknott Pass at 10pm the previous evening. The driver was an experienced walker Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 9th Nov 2024

A call was received from Cumbria Police about two walkers who had mis-navigated on the descent from Scafell Pike. Our friends from Duddon and Furness MRT had agreed to cover the patch as many members of the team were attending the happy event of the wedding of our Medical Officer Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Cross Fell – Wed 6th Nov 2024

The team was asked to support Penrith MRT in an escalating search from the previous night. Happily, the walker was found well before WMRT deployment onto the fell in the Pennines. A great outcome.

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 4th Nov 2024

An alert from Cumbria Police was quickly resolved when two walkers were reported overdue from a walk up Scafell Pike. As soon as a standby been sent to the team, there was a confirmation that the police had managed to contact one of the walkers. They were safe and well Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 years ago

Mecklin Wood, Wasdale – Sat 2nd Nov 2024

A further call from Cumbria Police was received on Saturday as incident 153 was in progress. A walker has fallen, twisted his leg and sustained a suspected painful dislocated knee. The team arrived quickly and assessed the walker. Pain relief was administered and the injured leg splinted. A short stretcher Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Stirrup Crag, Yewbarrow – Sat 2nd Nov 2024

The team was called on Saturday afternoon regarding a walker who had slipped, injured her ankle and was unable to mobilise further. The Team Leader initiated a full callout, and with the injured walker in mist, helicopter support was not possible. Team members made their way to the scene and Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Scafell Pike – Fri 1st Nov 2024

A short alert was swiftly resolved after a family member reported two walkers overdue after summiting Scafell Pike earlier in the afternoon. As the Team Leader was gathering information having put the team on standby, the good news was received that the overdue walkers had been in contact and were Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Bursting Knott, Sty Head – Wed 30th Oct 2024

A call was received from Cumbria Police about a walking group of four who had taken a wrong turn on the descent from Scafell Pike, heading for Seathwaite. They were advised to continue their descent towards Wasdale as the quickest way to safety. A limited callout was made for a Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Wed 30th Oct 2024

The team was called by Cumbria Police about two walkers who called for MRT help as the light was fading. It proved difficult for reliable communications to be established but from the phone coordinates on a second call they had made progress from Skew Gill well past Sty Head Tarn Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Great Rigg – Wed 30th Oct 2024

The team was put on standby on Tuesday evening to be ready to assist in the callout below on Wednesday. One of our drone pilots was deployed but just as he was about to fly there was a find and he became part of the response team. All in all Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Wasdale – Wed 23rd Oct 2024

The team was called briefly by Cumbria Police to assist them with a search for a missing person. A family member was concerned for their safety. However, as the Team Leader was requesting the closest team members to search car parks for a vehicle, the police confirmed that they had Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Nether Wasdale, Wasdale – Sat 19th Oct 2024

Medical support was requested by the Police to assist a male who was unwell . Unfortunately the man died from his injuries. Our thoughts go to his family and friends.

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 11th Dec 2024 ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Fri 18th Oct 2024

The team was called by Cumbria Police about a walker who had become unwell after suffering from a suspected severe panic attack. She was unable to make further progress, having turned back before reaching the summit. A band of rain and continuing strong winds created a very cold environment with Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

River Irt – Sun 13th Oct 2024

We were called today by Cumbria Police about a walker who had slipped and fallen, sustaining a painful wrist injury. The team was called out and arrived on scene. Unusually it was possible to drive very close to the walker’s location. A full medical assessment was completed before administering pain Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sat 12th Oct 2024

The team was called yesterday by Cumbria Police when a walker fell and sustained an injured ankle which prevented any further movement. A full callout was made with several team members deploying directly from the Wasdale Head Show which was in full swing. Once on scene the walker was assessed, Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Fri 11th Oct 2024

A call was received yesterday evening from North West Ambulance Service about a walker who had fallen and sustained a suspected fracture of his lower leg. The team was swiftly called out and made their way to the reported location, which was below the stream crossing on Brown Tongue. Once Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsWed 23rd Oct 2024 ago

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