Incidents – Page 35 – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Wed 25th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a lady who had slipped and was unable to bear weight due to a painful ankle injury. On reaching the scene, the Team Casualty Carers gave pain relief before applying a vacuum splint. She was then transported by team stretcher to Brackenclose where Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Broad Stand, Scafell – Sat 21st Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who were cragfast. A passer-by had raised the alarm having heard shouts, but because of the lack of visibility in the mist, the location was uncertain. There was also a report of an ankle injury. Two team members were asked to Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Sat 21st Aug 2021

The team were alerted by Cumbria Police about a group of 8 who were lost when descending Scafell Pike. After several conversations with the group the Team Leader gave a bearing for them to follow and sent a small team to intercept them. This decision was mainly taken because of Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Thu 19th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who appeared to have had a type of seizure on the way down from Scafell Pike. When the team arrived, he was given food and fluid. After assessment by the team medics, he was able to walk the short distance to Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Muncaster Fell – Tue 17th Aug 2021

We were tasked by North West Ambulance Service to attend to a lady with a lower leg injury. The team medics stabilised the casualty, gave pain relief and with the rest of the team, stretchered her to a waiting air ambulance. She was flown to hospital for further treatment. Thanks Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Fell End, Eskdale – Thu 12th Aug 2021

A call came in from the police about reported torch lights above Fisherground campsite, Eskdale. After some investigation by the Team Leader it was quickly established that all was well. The torch lights were from a group of three people making their way back to the campsite off the fell Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Wastwater – Thu 12th Aug 2021

The Team Leader was alerted by Cumbria Police of two swimmers in Wast Water struggling in the water. As the team was being mobilised the police reported that all was well and the swimmers had made it safely back to shore. A good outcome.

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 8th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 5 walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike, one had cramp and was unable to walk. They had a tent which they rested in for a couple of hours and were then able to make their way back to Borrowdale with guidance from Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell – Sun 8th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who were unsure of the way off Scafell and one had a sore ankle. Initially, 2 team members were asked to deploy with warm clothing and a bivvy shelter as it was stated that the person with the sore ankle could Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Pikes Crag, Scafell Pike – Wed 4th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had attempted to take a more direct route up Scafell Pike via Pikes Crag and became stuck on steep ground. He was unhurt. Helicopter assistance was requested to help lift up a crag team and a large amount of heavy Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Tue 3rd Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had sustained an ankle injury on Scafell Pike. A Wasdale MRT Team Leader had come across the casualty on their descent. The casualty was treated at the scene and stretchered down to Brackenclose to be taken to hospital by ambulance. Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Wastwater Screes – Mon 2nd Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had sustained a knee injury on the lakeshore path on Wastwater. The team had already planned a training exercise that evening using the boat in that area, and practicing extrication on the steep boulder fields. The couple had been advised Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Broad Crag – Sun 1st Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who had sustained a knee injury on Broad Crag, (Scafell Pike). As a stretcher carry from there is particularly long, potentially dangerous, and difficult in any direction, air assistance was requested. The casualty was airlifted to hospital by Helimed 08 as Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 31st Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who had got lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. The Team Leader was able to pinpoint their location using Phonefind and advised them to walk back up to the top in the hope of meeting other walkers who could help Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Thu 29th Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police to say shouts for help were reported by some walkers on the Hollowstones section of the Scafell Pike path. The shouts appeared to come from the Scafell side of the hill. Two team members were deployed to do a hasty search, but before they Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Great Gable – Sun 25th Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 3 walkers who were stuck on bad ground on their descent from Great Gable. Ã¢â‚¬Å“PhonefindÃ¢â‚¬Â put their location in or near Great Hell Gate but erring on the side of caution, extra resources were called for in case it turned out to be Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Wed 21st Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who reported an ankle injury. He was given pain relief and helped to walk down as the injury was not thought to be a fracture.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Yewbarrow – Sun 18th Jul 2021

Cumbria Police alerted the Team Leader of 2 people that had taken a 20 metre fall off the Stirrup Crag area of Yewbarrow. This was reported to the police by two different passing walkers. Because of the known severity of the terrain and reported possible serious injuries the Coastguard helicopter, Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scar Lathing, Upper Eskdale – Thu 15th Jul 2021

A call came in from Cumbria Police about a male feeling unwell near Scar Lathing, upper Eskdale. Because of the nature of the medical condition, remote location and low number of available team members the Coastguard helicopter Rescue 936 kindly assisted, a big thanks for this! This saved us having Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Lingmell Nose – Tue 13th Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who was experiencing chest pains and struggling to breathe normally. He was treated at the scene and stretchered of to a waiting ambulance.

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago