Incidents – Page 67 – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Burnmoor Tarn – Wed 27th Apr 2016

The team were called out by NWAS to assist with an incident near to Burnmoor tarn. Despite the best efforts of all involved including the air ambulance the casualty passed away. The team’s thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

East Buttress, Scafell – Tue 26th Apr 2016

We were called by Police about a walker who had fallen on the steep scree next to the East Buttress of Scafell and injured his shoulder. Due to the difficult location and evacuation route an S-92 Coastguard helicopter was requested. Team members including a doctor and the aircraft paramedic helped Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Buttermere – Fri 22nd Apr 2016

We were contacted by Cumbria Police about a walker reported overdue. Given the intended route it was likely he was somewhere between Buttermere and Borrowdale, therefore out of our patch but before any action was needed he arrived safe & well at his accommodation and we stood down.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Wed 13th Apr 2016

We were called by Police about a group of 8 on the 3 peaks who’d become lost on their descent of Scafell Pike. Using Sarloc it was shown they were just below the ‘bad step’ on the Corridor Route near Greta Gill and they were given directions to get back Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Kirkfell – Sat 9th Apr 2016

We were called by police about some walkers reported overdue from a walk on Kirkfell. Almost immediately after the call came through they turned up before we needed to do anything.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 7th Apr 2016

We were called by Police about a family group reporting themselves in need of assistance to get down from the summit of Scafell Pike. It transpired they had set off the day before, descend the wrong side of the mountain, most likely into Eskdale, then walked back up to the Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Piers Gill, Scafell Pike – Sun 3rd Apr 2016

We were called by Police about a group of 2 and a group of 3 who had combined after getting lost on the descent of Scafell Pike. They believed they were near Piers Gill, which was confirmed by Sarloc and a small group was sent up to help them walk Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Whin Rigg – Sat 2nd Apr 2016

We were called by Police about a fell runner who had slipped and when falling contacted a rock, which had led to a deep cut on his thigh. He had been given first aid and put in a tent by race marshalls and some passing walkers. We packed him into Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSat 2nd Apr 2016 ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Mar 2016

We were called by Police about 2 walkers who had become separated whilst ascending Scafell Pike and one had failed to turn up back at their car. In view of the freezing temperatures that night and poor forecast for the next morning it was decided to mount a search that Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSat 2nd Apr 2016 ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Mar 2016

We were called by Police about a family group reported overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Just after being reported they arrived back safe and well before any action was needed.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 14th Mar 2016

A member of the public reported seeing a fell runner who they considered to be in distress. After further enquiries no trace of the runner was found, presumed to have self evacuated. Well intentioned false alarm.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Hardknott Pass – Tue 29th Mar 2016

The team was called out to assist Cumbria Police with an incident on Hardknott pass. As the team arrived we were informed that a passing Land Rover had helped resolve the situation and we were no longer required.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Eskdale – Tue 29th Mar 2016

The team was called out to a lady who had slipped and injured her ankle in Eskdale. She was treated by the team and the North West Air Ambulance then transported by the team to the West Cumberland Hospital for further treatment.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Thu 17th Mar 2016

The team was called out to help a walker struggling to descend Scafell Pike. We helped her down to Wasdale Head. Thanks to Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team who attended to help us in case a stretcher carry was needed. Fortunately it was not.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 13th Mar 2016

Team contacted at 15:25 today by Cumbria Police to assist two females who had become crag fast somewhere on Scafell Pike. Due to the lack of information provided by the pair with regards to their location, and that we could not regain contact, we decided to allow them some time Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Shamrock, Scafell – Thu 10th Mar 2016

The team was called out after a member of the public reported someone shouting for help on Scafell Crag. The team responded and located a male stuck high up in a snow gully on Scafell Shamrock. Two team members climbed to the location, secured the male and assisted his decent Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsMon 14th Mar 2016 ago

High Scarth Crag, Eskdale – Sat 5th Mar 2016

The team was called out to help 2 walkers who had become disoriented on Scafell Pike and descended into Eskdale. They were found near High Scarth Crag and walked back to the valley.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsMon 14th Mar 2016 ago

Cam Spout, Scafell – Mon 29th Feb 2016

The team was called out at 16:15 to assist 2 people lost in the upper Esk below Scafell Pike. The team mounted a search and located the pair just above the Cam Spout waterfall. The pair were re-warmed and walked back to Eskdale. Please remember to take a torch, even Read more

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSun 13th Mar 2016 ago

Kirkfell – Sun 7th Feb 2016

We were called by Police about 3 walkers who become disorientated whilst walking on Kirk Fell. The Team Leader provided some instructions over the phone and they were able to make their own way off.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Wrynose Pass – Thu 28th Jan 2016

We were contacted by Police about a driver who’s vehicle was stuck and difficult to recover on Hardknott pass. After some further enquiries he turned out to be in Little Langdale at the bottom of Wrynose Pass and we handed the incident on to our colleagues in Langdale Team.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago