Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014
The team was contacted about a party overdue on Scafell Pike. They were given some time to turn up, and they did.
Incidents
Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT
Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014
Whilst we were walking the groups off Scafell Pike we were contacted by the police about a pair overdue also on Scafell Pike. Whilst the team leader was gathering further details they turned up safe and well.
Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014
The team was called by a pair of walkers lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. Their location was determined using SARLOC and a team member already on the hill went to their aid. Whilst descending another group of six who were struggling were also walked down to Wasdale Head.
Scafell Pike – Mon 11th Aug 2014
Team contacted regarding reports of a missing mountain biker on Scafell Pike. During the investigation and planning he turned up safe and well. Thanks to Cumbria Police for their assistance.
Scafell – Mon 11th Aug 2014
The team was called out to locate a group of 4 people who had spent over 24 hours on Scafell Pike. We located the group at 11:15 near Slight Side on Scafell. The group were walked from the mountain. This call out makes 5 call outs in 24 hours for Read more
Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014
Whilst the Yewbarrow incident was ongoing another call came reporting 2 walkers overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Fortunately this resolved itself very quickly with no team involvement.
Yewbarrow – Sun 10th Aug 2014
Whilst the River Irt incident was ongoing we were contacted again about shouts for help being heard somewhere near the Wasdale Head Inn. A team member went to investigate and saw 2 people up on the Yewbarrrow fell side. On arriving it was apparent a fell runner had taken a Read more
River Irt – Sun 10th Aug 2014
We were contacted by Police regarding a family reporting themselves lost and finding it difficult to continue due to very muddy ground somewhere near the River Irt between Nether Wasdale and Santon Bridge. They were encouraged to keep walking and were then picked up in a team vehicle and given Read more
Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014
We were called by Police about a party of three on the 3 peaks reported overdue. It became apparent when speaking to the informant the party had been seen descending into Eskdale from Mickledore and it was decided to allow them more time to turn up. They arrived back at Read more
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Aug 2014
The team was called out to assist a male fell runner who had taken a considerable fall near to Greta Gill on the Corridor Route. He had fallen around 20 meters and suffered significant injuries. The team mobilised the help from the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team along with Read more
Middleboot Knotts, Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Jul 2014
The team was called to assist a lone female who had become lost and fallen on Scafell Pike. A search was mounted by Wasdale MRT & The Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team. The female was located at 01:55 on very serious ground near to Middleboot Knotts. She was treated Read more
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Tue 29th Jul 2014
We were called by Police about a party of 2 finding it difficult to follow the corridor path from Scafell Pike back to Seathwaite. Fortunately they bumped into 2 walkers who provided directions and we did not need to give any assistance.
Scafell Pike – Sun 27th Jul 2014
The team was called by Cumbria Police to assist a man who had fallen and suffered a wrist injury. The team leader made some initial enquiries and ascertained that the man was very close to Brackenclose car park where his car and friends were located and that he was feeling Read more
Harter Fell – Wed 23rd Jul 2014
The team was called out at around 15:15 for a young female who had an ankle injury near to the summit of Harter Fell, Eskdale. The casualty was treated by the team and transferred from the mountain on a stretcher. The team then took the casualty to West Cumberland Hospital Read more
Great Gable – Sat 26th Jul 2014
The team was called out to reports of a male who passed out and had chest pain at the summit of Great Gable. The team treated the casualty for heat exhaustion and walked him from the mountain. He kindly provided us with refreshments at the The Wasdale Head Inn. Very Read more
Greathall Gill, Wasdale – Sat 19th Jul 2014
The team BBQ was interrupted for a quick callout near to the screes in Wasdale. Team members treated the patient for a suspected broken ankle. She was then carried via stretcher to an awaiting ambulance. Back to the BBQ!
Burnmoor Tarn – Sun 20th Jul 2014
The team was called out for a walker near Burnmoor Tarn who had reportedly pulled a muscle in his leg and could no longer walk. On arrival and after talking with the casualty he’d also had a long, hot day in the sun and the most expeditious way out was Read more
Great Gable – Wed 16th Jul 2014
The team was contacted by a group of three lost on the Beck Head – Great Gable path whilst heading for Borrowdale. They were given directions over the phone and a team member met them at Wasdale Head to confirm they were down safely.
Scafell Pike – Sun 13th Jul 2014
We were called by Police about a party of 8 who were unsure of their position whilst descending Scafell Pike. After a discussion about their location they were happy to continue walking back to Wasdale under their own steam.
Scafell Pike – Mon 7th Jul 2014
The team was called by a group that had become separated loosing a team member near the summit of Scafell Pike. Instructions on how to search for their missing team member were given to the group over the phone. After this the missing person was given more time to turn Read more