A family of three with 7-year-old boy phoned for help after the boy refused to descend Bright Beck. Since this was the quickest way down, and darkness was encroaching, this presented them with a problem. They weren't confident with navigating the various options we suggested to them, so three team members went up to meet them and led them down!
Two men were reported overdue, after separating from their friends at the bottom of Jack's Rake. They failed to make their agreed rendezvous in the Stickle Barn pub. A large scale search was organised, involving ourselves, Keswick MRT, SARDA dogs, and Kendal MRT. The two were located around 11.30pm, cold , wet, but well, in Langstrath. They were escorted down to Borrowdale, and then returned to their overnight accommodation, via Ambleside.
While dealing with the earlier incident, we were made aware of a group of people who had used a mobile phone to report themselves lost on Crinkle Crags. They were eventually located around 9pm near Three Tarns, and escorted to the valley.
A couple in their 40's were reported overdue at their holiday accommodation in Ambleside. They had set off from Langdale to go to Scafell at around 9.30am and not returned. A search was being organised when they turned up. They had gone off Scafell on the Wasdale side in error, and had to take a taxi back to Ambleside.
A 61 year old woman was unable to descend from the top and needed some help because of arthritis and a previous spinal injury. She was carried to the roadside by stretcher and referred to a Doctor for a once over.
A man slipped and sustained an ankle injury in wet conditions. We treated him in our usual way, and took him to hospital. One or two of us were still a little weary from the night before !
A concerned citizen called in to Grasmere Information Centre and reported seeing a group of six, in difficulty, descending Cockley Crag. Before we were able to speak to this informant, they disappeared. We investigated, located a group who had been experiencing difficulty in a different area, and went home. Let's be honest! Reporting half the story is neither use, nor ornament. If somebody is going to report an incident, they've got to stick around so we can talk to them!
A 68-year-old woman slipped and banged her head. She then fell 20 feet. She was treated at the scene and evacuated by helicopter to Furness General Hospital.
A 48-year-old woman sustained an ankle fracture when she slipped on the fellside. She was treated at the scene and evacuated to the roadside.
A 71-year-old Swiss woman slipped while descending and sustained a suspected ankle fracture. We administered the usual TLC and carried her down with assistance from Kendal MRT
Two women in their 60's were hit by a large branch when it fell from a tree. One received head injuries and the second an ankle injury. An ambulance attended and we helped to evacuate them both. They seemed to think they were lucky not to be more seriously injured. Another way of looking at it is that they were unlucky to be under one of the few trees around when it self destructed!
A man in his 50's was reported overdue at his accommodation in Wasdale. He was due to walk over from Langdale but never arrived. We were asked to assist Wasdale MRT by searching escape routes back to Langdale. He was located making his way off the hill, having endured a very wet and uncomfortable night.
A party of walkers were reported overdue. They had set of on a 30 mile route and not returned. They had left no route, but cunning detective work on our part allowed us to work it out. They had been last sighted at Nan Bield Pass at 12.30, lunchtime when one of their number abandoned and returned home. A large scale search using 4 search dogs, and Patterdale, Kendal and Penrith Mountain Rescue Teams was organised. They turned up back in Ambleside at 4.15a.m. having got lost and come back the long way round. They seemed a little surprised that anyone was concerned about them.
A 50-year-old woman slipped and damaged her lower leg. She continued to walk, but we were called to assist. We did.
A 40-year-old woman slipped and sustained a suspected fracture to her elbow.
A man in his 50's suffered a twisted knee. He was evacuated to the valley with the help of members of Patterdale MRT
A 56-year-old man fell while walking on Loughrigg and suffered a suspected fracture to his leg. He was given first aid and evacuated to hospital.
We were alerted by a mobile phone call from a 15-year-old boy, that he had become separated from his 72-year-old Grandfather when he had been allowed to carry on to Scafell summit, while his grandfather waited for him in the Great End area. After having spoken to the boy, they were reunited and we were assured that they were making their way back to Langdale. A further phone call at around 11.30pm informed us that they had not made such good progress and were having to stop on what they assured us was The Band.
A 13-year-old boy slipped and suffered a suspected sprained ankle. He was treated at the scene and evacuated to the valley on a stretcher. We were assisted by 8 members of Kendal MRT.
A 32-year-old local woman slipped and suffered a dislocated right knee. It's a long way to the back of Bowfell. We were assisted by some members of Cockermouth MRT who were training in the area, and a helicopter from RAF Boulmer.
A 25-year-old man slipped whilst out late. He sustained an ankle injury and was unable to walk. It's just possible alcohol was involved
A couple from the Essex area were reported long over due. They turned up unhurt while we were making a preliminary search. It's unusual for people to get lost this close to the longest day.
This 69-year-old lady collapsed near to the cave. She was able to walk to our vehicles and was taken to the Health Centre where one of the GP's looked at her.
An Australian woman, who was taking a short walk away from her tour party, slipped and fractured her ankle. The team were called and did the usual stuff. Once again the international nature of our care showed through
After a night on the fells this woman could not continue her walk any more because of ligament trouble in her knee. The usual stuff followed and a quick rescue was had by all.
We were alerted to a suspected heart attack in Rossett Ghyll. It turned out to be a suspected epileptic fit in Stake Ghyll. We were able to work out the difference and sort the problem. We were assisted by a helicopter from RAF Boulmer.
A 62-year-old local woman slipped while descending and suffered a suspected ankle fracture. There's a cracking view from up there!
A 33-year-old woman slipped and sustained a suspected ankle fracture. She was conveyed down the hill on our stretcher and taken to hospital in Kendal. What a fine day for a walk! Summer has arrived!
This middle-aged male from Poulton-le-Fylde could not continue his walk after complaining of pains in his knee. An old injury had flared up. This incident was reported as Nab Scar, but he was eventually found on Heron Pike and stretchered off. He was taken to Westmorland General Hospital via county ambulance.
