The view up into Hollowstones, the casualties were in the mist above Pikes Crag (centre)
The team was contacted by the Police to assist a pair of lost walkers on Scafell Pike. After attempts to talk them off the mountain over the phone failed a full callout was made and a group of 12 rescuers and two search dogs went to find them and help them down. The pair were found wet and cold, in a tent above Mickledore near the top of Pikes Crag. After equipping with more clothing we walked them down to Brackenclose.
Incident started at 17:35 and ended at 22:45 making 5.2 hrs in total. There were 19 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 21053 07102 (altitude 867 m). Total rescuer hours: 99
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