A 40 year old man from Colchester slipped and fell 30' head first into Ghyll and sustained multiple injuries- Flown to Whitehaven Hospital by helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer. Patient died in casualty ward.
Whilst scrambling with friends a 13 year old youth from Blackpool slipped and fell 20' into Gulley bed. He suffered head and arm injuries and a severe gash to his buttocks.
The Team went to the assistance of a 33 year old climber from London who was left hanging free from the rock when his abseil rope fouled up in his harness. Climber trying to recover "Runners" from "Haste not Direct". Taken off crag unhurt.
A novice climber aged 17 from Newcastle-upon-Lyme and wearing E.B. Rockbootsfell90' from "Holly Tree Traverse" during heavy rain. He sustained collar bone, rib and arm fractures. Leader of group tried to walk the casualty down, but called Team as casualties condition rapidly deteriorated.
The Keswick and Wasdale Teams requested our assistance to search the Head of Langdale for a 69 year old man from Nantwich, Cheshire who was reported missing on walk to Scafell Pike. Found safe and well the following morning by Keswick M.R.T.
A 16 year old youth from Surrey slipped on very dry fellside and suffered a fracture of the lower leg.
The Team went to the assistance of a 17 year old Youth from Essex who slipped on wet fellside and sustained an ankle injury.
The Wasdale Team requested our assistance to search for a solo fell walker who was reported overdue between Cockley Beck and Angle Tarn. Located unharmed.
The Team assisted by S.A.R.D.A., Furness, Kendal, Penrith Teams searched for 13 hours for a Preston couple who had been reported missing after fell walk.
The Team, assisted by S.A.R.D.A. and R.A.F. Leeming M.R.T., searched for 2 men from Nottingham who became separated from main group in bad weather. Found at 9.45 p.m. Low down in Crinkle Ghyll very wet and exhausted. Escorted to safety by team.
The Team assisted by R.A.F. Leeming M.R.T. struggled in gale force 8 conditions to reach a 52 vear old female from Grimsby, reported to be suffering from exhaustion/exposure on Shelter crags. A protracted search ensued as casualty not at location given. Found at 11.15 p.m. in Rest Ghyll and evacuated by stretcher to Langdale.
The team went to the assistance of a 70 year old woman from Eastbourne who tripped over rocks on muddy paths and sustained a fracture of her lower left leg. Town shoes could have caused the accident.
During call-out no. 7 the Team was notified of a 62 year old female from Wirral Cheshire in difficulties with damaged knee ligaments after falling on boulders. As the R.A.F. Helicopter was already in attendance they flew into Stake Pass and winched the casualty aboard and ferried her to a waiting ambulance.
A 22 year old student from Glasgow University fell 80' whilst leading the route "Astra". He sustained head and chest injuries and was flown to Lancaster Infirmary by R.A.F. Boulmer. The second climber suffered burns to both hands and was escorted down.
A 30 year old female from Doncaster sustained head, pelvic, arm injuries and shock when she slipped and fell 30' into shallow pool at base of waterfall.
A 51 year old man from Manchester collapsed whilst walking with his sons. He suffered a FATAL heart attack. The Team located the body on Mart Crag Moor and conveyed it down the fellside. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer was called, but not required.
The Team were called when a 18 year old soldier from Merseyside fell 40ft. and suffered FATAL injuries whilst abseiling. The belay point, one small 'Nut Sling', pulled out of crack. NO safety rope or helmet used.
The Team went to the assistance of a 24 year old man from Farnborough, who fell and suffered shock, head and hand injuries. Friends escorted him down the Fell. Found by team and treated by Team Doctor at Stool End Farm.
A search was mounted after 2 adults and a child from Blackpool failed to turn up from a fell walk. Found at 3.15 a.m. in Rossett Ghyll. No torches, only a box of matches to guide rescuers to scene. Set off 1.15 p.m. for Scafell. Millom Team and S.A.R.D.A. assisted.
A search was mounted after a report of cries for help had been heard above Mickleden. Team searched 'til 1.00 a.m. Nothing found.
Three Team members were called to evacuate a man by Land Rover, who had collapsed in Mickleden with fatigue.
The Team were called to the assistance of a 30 year old man from Dalton-in-Furness, who had collapsed in Mickleden with fatigue.
A 58 year old man from Preston suffered a FATAL heart attack whilst out walking with a group. A search was mounted to locate the body, as the group had left the scene.
A 63 year old man from Preston suffered FATAL heart attack after finishing a walk with his wife. The Team conveyed his body down the fell.
A Boys Brigade Expedition requested help when two of their party, aged 17 and 18 from Kemston, suffered ankle injuries and blisters/exhaustion/exposure. A mini search ensued to find the rest of the group. The rescue was on at the same time as No. 34 above.
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.
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.
A 55 year old man from Cheshire sustained a fractured tib/fib of his right leg, whilst descending gulley after completing climb.
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.
The Team were called to assist a crag fast climber. Top roped off by Local Climbers, before Rescue Personnel arrived at the Crag.
