Incidents

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Eskdale – Sat 17th Jun 2017

We were called by NWAS about a fell runner who had slipped whilst descending the path towards Penny Hill Farm in Eskdale and sustained a fracture dislocation of the ankle. With help from his companions the injury was reduced on scene and then he was taken to hospital in Whitehaven.
By Jon Lynch, ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 12th Jun 2017

We were called by Police about a walker reported to be overdue from a walk up Scafell Pike. It was also advised he may have injured his ankle. The overdue walker returned just before we phoned the informant and we stood down. The walk had taken longer than anticipated due Read more…
By Jon Lynch, ago

Eskdale – Sun 4th Jun 2017

We were called by Langdale Team about a walker reported overdue from a walk around Eskdale and the surrounding summits. The walker managed to make their own way off in the morning without the need for team assistance.
By Jon Lynch, ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sun 28th May 2017

We were called by Police about a young walker who had stumbled and damaged his ribs whilst descending the path from Mickledore. The Great North Air Ambulance attended and their Doctor was able to assess the casualty before he was taken in the aircraft to hospital in Carlisle.
By Jon Lynch, ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 20th May 2017

We were called by Police about a walker who had also become separated from their companions on a different 3 peaks attempt and was overdue. Almost as soon as the incident came in the walker returned to Wasdale Head and we stood down. Two incidents in a day relating to Read more…
By Jon Lynch, ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 20th May 2017

We were called by Police about 2 walkers who had become separated from their companions on a 3 peaks attempt and were reported overdue. Whilst we were gathering details they were reported to have turned up in Eskdale, safe & well and we stood down.
By Jon Lynch, ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Wed 17th May 2017

We were called by Police about 2 walkers reporting themselves lost whilst trying to return to Seathwaite from Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route. Their initial position was established with help from SARLOC and attempts were made to talk them down. Unfortunately these were not successful and a small team Read more…
By Jon Lynch, ago

Great Gable – Tue 25th Apr 2017

We were called by Police about a walker having difficulty making their own way off Great Gable. After further enquiries it turned out the walker was in the Keswick Team’s patch and we passed the call over to them. Soon after the walker made their own way off the fell Read more…
By Jon Lynch, ago