Broad Crag – Mon 10th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a male walker feeling unwell, suffering from sickness, diarrhoea, and exhaustion, and unable to continue. He was accompanied by two friends, and their plan had been to wild camp. Due to the casualty’s condition and location, MRT deployed. With limited team numbers and the Read more

Lingmell Beck – Mon 20th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received an call, but the call cut out before full details could be obtained. A location fix was captured from the phone, placing the caller below the stream crossing near Lingmell Beck. The MRT Team Leader attempted to make contact, but poor signal or lack of engagement meant Read more

Scafell – Tue 14th Jul 2026

As Incident 87 was concluding, Cumbria Police received a call about two exhausted males who were out of water and unable to continue. With the team already fatigued from multiple incidents, the MRT Team Leader requested assistance from Coastguard Rescue 897. Rescue 897 attended and lifted both walkers off the Read more

Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 24th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of nine who were lost near Stand Crag — an increasingly common hotspot for navigational difficulties. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, and although only brief communication was possible, a message was successfully sent advising the group to walk downhill towards Read more

Scafell Pike – Sun 24th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a party of three who had become separated and were unable to locate each other. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, but communications were initially poor. The informant later managed to speak with the group and confirmed that all members were heading off Read more

Harter Fell – Sat 25th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from a concerned family member regarding an overdue fell runner who had not returned or confirmed completion of their route. Initial investigation by Wasdale MRT indicated that the runner’s last known location was near Harter Fell and that they were likely heading into Duddon & Read more