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Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Thu 19th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker who appeared to have had a type of seizure on the way down from Scafell Pike. When the team arrived, he was given food and fluid. After assessment by the team medics, he was able to walk the short distance to Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 8th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 5 walkers who were lost on Scafell Pike, one had cramp and was unable to walk. They had a tent which they rested in for a couple of hours and were then able to make their way back to Borrowdale with guidance from Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Scafell – Sun 8th Aug 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who were unsure of the way off Scafell and one had a sore ankle. Initially, 2 team members were asked to deploy with warm clothing and a bivvy shelter as it was stated that the person with the sore ankle could Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 31st Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who had got lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. The Team Leader was able to pinpoint their location using Phonefind and advised them to walk back up to the top in the hope of meeting other walkers who could help Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 years ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Thu 29th Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police to say shouts for help were reported by some walkers on the Hollowstones section of the Scafell Pike path. The shouts appeared to come from the Scafell side of the hill. Two team members were deployed to do a hasty search, but before they Read more…

By John Bamforth, 4 yearsFri 24th Sep 2021 ago

Scafell Pike – Fri 25th Jun 2021

As we were still dealing with the Stanley Gill incident, another call came in about a male lost on Scafell Pike summit. His map had blown away in the wind. More Duddon team members kindly responded to this as well as some diverting from the Eskdale job. The gentleman was Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 4 yearsSat 10th Jul 2021 ago

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