Incidents

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Wed 6th Oct 2021

The team responded to two separate serious incidents and tragically they both happened on Wednesday 6th October. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the two walkers who sadly lost their lives and also to the members of the public that were involved. This is the second of Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Middle Fell – Wed 6th Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a dog which appeared to be in distress on Middle Fell. The caller was concerned that the dogÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s owner may have fallen and injured themselves. They were not able to see anyone. After enquiries, it was thought to be a hound dog from Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Red Gill, Scafell – Wed 6th Oct 2021

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Dunnerdale – Tue 5th Oct 2021

The following day the areas were extended and searched by a number of Lake District MR teams. Wasdale team were tasked to search two areas close to to Turner Hall Farm in Dunnerdale. Shortly after completing the first area, the good news was received that the missing person had been Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Ulverston – Mon 4th Oct 2021

The teamÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s search dog Jess and handler were requested to support Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team in a search for a missing person in the Ulverston area last week. On this occasion nothing was found.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about two walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike. It was not possible to make contact with them. Team members who were on the hill on the Piers Gill incident were asked to keep a look out for them. Some time later, a call Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Styhead Path, Great Gable – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding three walkers plus a dog who reported themselves lost and cragfast on their descent from Scafell Pike. It was not possible to get a location from Ã¢â‚¬Å“phonefindÃ¢â‚¬Â but the eastings and northings from the 999 call put the party on the edge of Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Whin Rigg – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about two walkers who were cragfast on steep dangerous ground on Whin Rigg. They had tried to avoid a loose section on the lakeshore path, and ended up ascending to within 70m of the top of the hill. Team members tried to gain access Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding a walker who had split up from his family near the summit of Scafell Pike and failed to make it back to Wasdale valley. The police received a further message a little after 5pm to say he was safe and at the Woolpack Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

Saturday 2nd October brought extreme weather conditions and a spate of rescues for Wasdale MRT supported by Duddon and Furness MRT and Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199. A total of five callouts were taken by the Team Leader from Cumbria Police in a matter of hours, the first at 1255 and Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Blea Tarn, Eskdale – Fri 1st Oct 2021

The Team Leader was alerted about a lost male who was descending Scafell Pike. The Phonefind put him close to Blea Tarn in Eskdale. After several chats on the phone it was possible to Ã¢â‚¬Ëœtalk and walkÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ him off without having to mobilise the team. This was good news as Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Beck Head, Great Gable – Wed 29th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had sustained a leg injury on the Beck Head path on Great Gable. It was not possible to speak to either the informant or the casualty as a storm earlier in the week damaged much of the communications infrastructure in Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 6 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike, one with cramp. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with a local walker and were walking down, so no further action was required from the team.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 8 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with others and were walking down, so no action required.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about two walkers lost on Scafell Pike, one possibly with a medical problem. It was not possible to make contact. When text messages were eventually received, the lost people phoned to say they had met up with others and were walking down, so no Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Middle Fell – Wed 22nd Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers and a dog lost on Middle Fell. They had missed the path in failing light and got into difficult ground. They were found by search dog Jess. A painful ascent (due to gorse!) was then made up to easier ground, before Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsWed 27th Oct 2021 ago

Wastwater Screes – Tue 21st Sep 2021

A call was received that a party of four was on the Wastwater screes path and that one person had a medical condition that required treatment. The team was deployed along the path on foot and across the lake at Cross Walls. The boat was launched and the crew picked Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsSun 26th Sep 2021 ago

Wasdale Head – Tue 21st Sep 2021

The team received a call that a person was suffering an epileptic fit at Wasdale Head, and that team resources were possibly required. After some enquiries, the team leader was advised that the casualty was safely off the hill and in an ambulance. The team was stood down.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Woolworth Boulder, Scafell Pike – Sun 19th Sep 2021

The team was called out to an ankle injury between the Woolworth boulder and Mickledore. Medical treatment was given and the casualty was stretchered down Brown Tongue and then Lingmell Nose. The casualty was later taken by ambulance to hospital.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 18th Sep 2021

The team was alerted to a person suffering cramp on the Scafell Pike path. The team leader contacted the person and they managed to make their own way of the hill.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

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