Fellwalking

The Team went to the assistance of a 14 year old boy from Weston-Super-Mare, who suffered a leg injury and severely blistered feet, through wearing poor fitting boots.

The Team were called to assist 5 Cadets from London, who got benighted/cragfast on Nab Scar, Rydal. Taken off unhurt. Navigation very suspect.

A report of flares seen on The Band, Langdale. The Team investigated and found a 49 year old female from Sheffield, who had slipped on wet stones, and suffered torn ligaments in her left leg.

The Team were called to assist a 19 year old from Oldham who collapsed with exhaustion due to Anorexia Nervosa. Condition aggravated by lack of food intake for expedition.

The Team were called to assist a 19 year old youth from Cheltenham, who suffered an ankle injury. Coniston Team called to assist. Found 10.20 p.m. at Leverswater, Coniston, 2 miles from original reference.

A 51 year old man from Manchester suffered a FATAL hear attack whilst out walking with his family. The Team conveyed his body down the fellside.

The Team were called the assistance of a 19 year old youth from Norfolk, who collapsed after being ill for some days with a virus infection.

A 14 year old schoolboy from Chorley fell 80ft. off a grass terrace, and suffered head, back and leg injuries. Smooth soled boots caused the accident to this poorly equipped party.

A man suffered a possible Epileptic fit, but recovered. The Team escorted him down to a waiting ambulance.

A search was mounted for 7 retarded/semi blind adults lost on a walk. Found Mickleden, unharmed but very tired. (Apologies for the terminology, transcribed directly from 1980 report, and hopefully demonstrating how things have changed!!)

The Team were called to assist a 60 year old female from St. Albans, who slipped on a muddy footpath and suffered a fracture of the lower leg.

The Team went to the assistance of a 79 year old man from Sussex who collapsed on a walk. Torrential rain and cold weather aggravated his condition.

Two schoolgirls aged 17 from Wigan and Leigh suffered exposure and exhaustion. Both were weak due to poor feeding at camp. A poorly equipped schoolparty.

A 14 year old girl from Carlisle stumbled and fell 30ft. into open quarry hole. She suffered spinal and leg injuries. Team evacuated her through flooded sections of the quarry.

A 14 year old girl suffered from an asthmatic attack. When the team reached her, she had recovered. A 13 year old boy in the party had injured his ankle, and had to be evacuated by stretcher.

The Team were called to assist a 17 year old youth from Marlow who lost control whilst descending screes and suffered head, back and leg injuries.

The Team were called to assist a 13 year old A.T.C. cadet from Leyland who suffered shock, head and leg injuries when he fell on screes. Poor footwear a possible cause of accident.

The Team went to the assistance of a 62 year old female from Birkenhead, who fell whilst descending over boulders. She suffered a fractured left leg, lacerations to both legs, shock and mild exposure.

During a cadet exercise, a 16 year old youth stumbled on snow covered boulders and suffered a fractured ankle. The Team were called to assist, as Wrynose Pass was blocked by snow.

A search was mounted for a 19 year old female from Cornwall. S.A.R.D.A. and Patterdale Team assisted. Found by search dog at 4 a.m. suffering from advanced exposure. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer flew her to Whitehaven Hospital.

A massive search involving many Rescue Teams to find a male fellwalker with severe exposure on Great End. A five day search ended when the body was located under 4ft. of snow off Ill Crag by one of the dogs.

The Team were called to assist a 41 year old female from Ormskirk, who sustained a fractured lower leg when she slipped on snow/ice covered track. Located on the Tongue Ghyll path, Grasmere.

The Team were called to assist a 48 year old female from Blackpool, who sustained a fractured right leg when she slipped and fell on an ice covered path.

The Team were called out to assist a 22 year old woman from Salisbury after she had fallen 600' descending an ice gulley. She sustained spinal and head injuries plus pelvic and leg injuries. She had no Ice Axe or Crampons. Footnote: When snow and ice conditions prevail an Ice Axe and Crampons are essential. It is, however, vital that the person knows how to use this equipment. The "Sea King" crew must be praised for their effort on this rescue for not only were they operating in very poor conditions but also assisted on two other rescues that night.

The Team were called out to search for a 23 year old woman and a 19 year old man from Burton-on-Trent and Tatbury after they had been reported overdue at Langdale by a friend. They had been on a walk to Scafell. After searching all night they were found safe and well at 9-00 a.m. on 24th December.
Footnote: This couple had a tent with them and night caught them out on the tops so they camped at "Langdale Comb". They seemed rather cold but otherwise O.K. Weather Conditions: Snow and Sleet, Cold, Mist, Ice Underfoot, also Wet.

The Team went to the assistance of a 27 year old woman from Waiter, York who had a knee and leg injury. She was taken home by a companion for treatment.
Weather Conditions: Dull Drizzle, Cold, Very Wet Underfoot.

The Team went to the assistance of a 27 year old woman from Waiter, York who had a knee and leg injury. She was taken home by a companion for treatment.
Weather Conditions: Dull Drizzle, Cold, Very Wet Underfoot.

The Team went to the assistance of a 21 year old man from Grasmere who had injured his leg. After being seen by the Team Doctor he was allowed home.
Weather Conditions: Very Cold and Clear, Snow on frozen paths.

The Team were called out to assist a 45 year old man from Barrow-in-Furness after he had slipped and fallen about 50' on black ice. He sustained broken ribs and cuts, etc. He was well equipped and an experienced walker. Weather Conditions: Very Cold, Clear and Frosty, Ice Underfoot.

It was reported that a 14 year old boy from Stapleford, Notts., had collapsed from exposure but when the Team arrived at Gt. Rigg Man there was nobody there. He had been escorted down to Grasmere by his friends.
Footnote: This was a "wild goose chase". In fact we were so concerned that we called in a Helicopter that was on a practice flight in the area to search for this young man. Weather Conditions: Hail and Sleet, Cold, Windy, Frozen Ground.