A man was reported as having fallen from the Bad Step on Crinkle Crags and sustained head, possible neck and leg injuries. He was treated and stabilised by team members and evacuated a short distance to a waiting RAF helicopter.
Two men on a sponsored walk were reported overdue. They were amongst 20 or so unaccounted for, but for some reason were causing the organisers concern, when the others weren't. We found them after a brief search. We went home quickly before the status of any of the others changed. The organisers had a great plan in place with respect to emergencies, but like all plans they work really well until you introduce people into them! Mountain Rescue Teams in the Lake District share a common dislike for sponsored events on the hills.
Two people became seperated from their companions on Crinle Crags. They were reported missing. They were located after brief search.
This location is becoming a favourite, and so are the circumstances. Lost in mist and unable to find their way off, this group of six used a mobile phone to ask for help. They were located by 'Paddy', a four-legged team member, and escorted off by some of our two legged team members. No one was injured. This was Paddy's first find.
Four separated parties met up on the summit of Long Top and phoned for help on a mobile when they became disorientated and frightened. A couple of fast team members were sent to locate them and start the descent, and a couple of ploddy ones followed up with more lights, hot drinks and a nameless chocolate bar to assist with the walk off. The worrying thing was that several of the party should never have been there in the first place, due to lack of experience.
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.
Boy (14 years) from Plymouth, slipped on rocks while walking on Crinkle Crags, Langdale, and he sustained ankle and leg injuries. The team carried him down the fell on a stretcher and then he went to the County Hospital, Kendal.
Footnote: This was a well led party and the boy had good equipment and footwear.
Weather conditions: Dry, warm and sunny.
A search was mounted when a 64 year old man from Kendal was reported missing by his wife. Search dogs checked the usual paths and tracks. Eventually found at Brotherilkeld, Eskdale safe and well. 2 other 'lost' walkers also found at same location.
A couple become disorientated and lost having tried to avoid the Bad Step on Crinkle Crags. They phoned for help and were given directions and advice. They made good progress and were located descending The Band.
A fellwalker who was on the Band noticed flashing lights indicating the distress signal. Team searched Crinkles and surrounding areas, negative results.
Shouts for help were heard in the Crinkle Crags area.
A man sustained a leg injury near the summit of Crinkle Crags. Although the initial location was unclear,
A man suffered a suspected Miocardial Infarction on Great Knott, south of Crinkle Crags.
A couple became lost having missed the Crinkle Crag ridge.
