We were contacted by Police about 2 walkers who reported themselves lost on the descent from Scafell Pike. Using SARLOC the team leader was able to establish their position then provide directions to walk off the mountain.
Incident started at 15:50 and ended at 17:30 making 1.7 hrs in total. Incident occured at NY21070729 (altitude 887 m).
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