- Incident
- 97 in 2022
- Type
- Full Callout — Injured & Medical
- Location
- Wastwater Screes
- Weather
- Sunny, Warm
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police
- Diagnosis
- Medical
- Tagged
- Boat, Screes
We received a call from the police regarding a walker who had become unwell whilst crossing the Screes. As per callout 94, our boat was deployed as the safest and quickest rescue option for both the casualty and team members. The casualty was assessed and then transferred to safety on the opposite side of the lake.
Incident started at 16:51 and ended at 20:14 making 3.4 hrs in total. There were 17 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 154047. Total rescuer hours: 58
