Incidents

Middleboot Knotts, Scafell Pike – Sun 6th Mar 2022

Cumbria Police were contacted by a gentleman who had come into difficulty whilst descending off Scafell Pike on the Piers Gill path. Having spoken to the Team Leader and explained he was stuck on a rocky face surrounded by ice the team was immediately called out and helicopter assistance requested. Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Sty Head – Sat 5th Mar 2022

A gentleman met a couple at the Sty Head stretcher box who were struggling to make their way off the hill, as the lady had an ankle injury. The gentleman then contacted the police out of concern for their safety. Although no emergency was confirmed the Team Leader asked a Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Hare Crag, Eskdale – Tue 1st Mar 2022

An organised group was climbing on Hare Crag and whilst descending off the back of the crag a young person badly twisted his ankle. A team member who was already on scene provided initial medical interventions whilst the alarm was raised. Team members were immediately deployed to location where the Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months ago

Scafell Pike – Tue 1st Mar 2022

A party of four who were descending off Scafell Pike contacted Cumbria Police due to concerns regarding one of their party who was struggling to walk. A Team Leader was able to make contact with the party and encourage them to continue as best they could due to deteriorating light Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 28th Feb 2022

The partner of a walker who was overdue returning from a walk with friends up Scafell Pike contacted the police to raise the alarm. However, very shortly after the Team Leader started to make enquiries the group turned up back at their vehicle safe and sound and the team were Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Ill Crag – Sat 26th Feb 2022

The Team was called to a party of six walkers at the summit of Ill Crag after one of the party became ill. Due to the remote location and prevailing weather conditions, assistance from the Coastguard helicopter, Rescue 936 was gratefully received. They assisted by transporting two team members up Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Fri 25th Feb 2022

We were alerted to a lone walker who had become lost on their descent from Scafell Pike. Phone Find was used and identified their location on the Corridor Route. Members of the team were deployed to that location. After some re-warming the walker was able to walk off the hill Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Great Gable – Mon 21st Feb 2022

A call was received for two walkers who had got lost on the descent from Great Gable. They had managed to get as far as the intake wall on the Sty Head path and were concerned that the light from their phone would not last long enough to see them Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 months4 months ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sat 12th Feb 2022

Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a party of walkers became disorientated in the darkness. Due to the unfamiliar terrain, the darkness and the deteriorating weather conditions, the party decided to call for help. After several attempts the Team Leader was able to make contact with the lost party and Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months4 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 12th Feb 2022

Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a couple of walkers became disorientated in low cloud. Due to the terrain and the sudden temperature drop, the couple decided to call for help. During the original 999 call the Police asked the couple if they could see any others in the vicinity Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months4 months ago

Quagrigg Moss – Sun 6th Feb 2022

A third call of the day was received for three walkers and four dogs who were lost in the Scafell area. It was bitterly cold, dark, and they had only one phone for light. The risk of hypothermia was considerable. It transpired that they were two separate parties who had Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Ill Crag – Sun 6th Feb 2022

A call was received for three walkers who were lost on the Scafell Pike (Ill Crag) area. It was bitterly cold and wet, getting dark and they had no lights. They were given directions to walk off via Esk Hause, it being an easier option and with the wind behind Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 6th Feb 2022

A call was received about a walker who had sustained an ankle injury and was unable to walk. The location was virtually at the top of Scafell Pike. Given the very considerable risk of severe hypothermia in the conditions – bitterly cold and extremely high winds, Wasdale team responded, with Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 5th Feb 2022

Two walkers reported themselves lost on the descent from Scafell Pike. They were very wet and cold but not injured. Their location was established through Phone Find. As they had no torches and very limited battery life on their phones, it was not possible to talk them off, so a Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 31st Jan 2022

As the team was returning to base from the previous callout, a further call was received requesting help from two walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike. The Team Leader used Phone Find to determine their initial location, and then provided guidance to enable them to safely walk themselves down Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months ago

Little Narrowcove, Scafell Pike – Mon 31st Jan 2022

The team was alerted by Cumbria Police regarding two males who needed assistance after spending an unplanned night on the fell. One was struggling in particular due to a leg injury and was becoming very cold. Due to the risks to the casualties, remote location and the potential for a Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 29th Jan 2022

A party of 5 was reported lost on Scafell Pike. The Duty Team Leader was able contact the group and guide them off the hill with the aid of Phone Find.

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 22nd Jan 2022

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about eight walkers who were reported overdue from a walk up Scafell Pike. While the Team Leader was gathering information, one of the group returned to the valley and contacted the police to say that the rest were all OK and not far behind. Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 15th Jan 2022

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers who reported themselves lost on the descent from Scafell Pike. “Phonefind” put them partway between the summit and Mickledore. They were given directions to descend via Mickledore and were asked to keep using Phonefind to pinpoint their location. When there were Read more…

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Sun 9th Jan 2022

Whilst descending off Scafell Pike summit a couple of walkers became disorientated in low cloud. Due to the treacherous terrain, the encroaching darkness and the sudden temperature drop, the couple decided to call for help. The Duty Team Leader was able to make immediate contact with them and identify their Read more…

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

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