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.
Incident started at 19:00.
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.
Incident started at 15:50 and ended at 21:00 making 5.2 hrs in total. There were 17 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 2166 0728 (altitude 938 m). Total rescuer hours: 88
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