Incident Reports 2024

One a group of three young males was reported as feeling dizzy, unwell and unable to continue their descent from Dove Crag. The group were encouraged to continue to descend, it being easier to keep warm while moving than stationary. We met them around High Pike and assisted them the remainder of the way. We were assisted by Kendal MRT

Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off:

Do I have the right GEAR?

Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?

Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?

We were forwarded an iPhone emergency centre activation with no information other than a location. We felt a need to investigate, so a small group was dispatched to Angle Tarn while attempts to make contact continued. Subsequently we were able to make phone contact to establish that the problem (unspecified) that had caused the activation had been resolved and we were no longer needed. The team returned to base

A woman slipped and injured her ankle. She was treated by team members and vacated by air ambulance

In a very similar location to the previous incident a man slipped and sustained a suspected fractured ankle. Patterdale MRT were called and we went to assist with the descent to Scandale

 A woman sustained a fractured wrist when she slipped. She was treated by the team and escorted down

A woman sustained a suspected wrist fracture when she slipped. She was treated and assisted from the fell 

On a second attempt to locate and climb Scafell,  two men became benighted on Long Top, Crinkle Crags… no torches and Google maps… they were located via SARLOC and assisted back to their car parked at Three Shires Stone… it’s OK Wasdale MRT, you can thank us later 

#beadventuresmrt

Ask yourself three questions…

Do I have the skills?

Do I have the right equipment?

Do I know what the weather will be?

We assisted Keswick MRT in locating and recovering a woman who became lost and stuck in the Steel Fell area

Assisted NWAS with recovery of a patient from the bottom of their (steep) garden

Team members assisted Penrith MRT with a search for a male missing overnight in the Cross Fell area. After he was located, they assisted in walking him down to his destination

A couple became benighted while descending Rossett Ghyll. They were located by the team and escorted down

A man was reported overdue from a paragliding trip. His partner had located his vehicle in Grasmere but he was not with it. An initial hasty search was organised, followed by a more prolonged and complex search involving team members, search dogs, and a Coastguard helicopter. This was unsuccessful, and ended around 2am. A further search was planned and implemented at first light, involving team members from multiple other Lake District MRTs, and search dogs from the Lakes, England and Southern Scotland, with the man being found around 10:15am, seriously injured.

A woman slipped and sustained fractures to her lower leg. She was treated and evacuated 

A man sustained a suspected fractured ankle when he slipped. He was treated and evacuated 

A male suffered back pain which meant he was unable to get off the hill. He was treated and evacuated by the team

A woman suffered cuts to his head and face and a leg injury when he fell. He was treated and recovered from the hill

A wild-camper had a change of heart when he realised he’d omitted to pack his tent pegs. Deciding to abandon his camping plans, he was unable to find his way off. He was assisted by team members

A competitor in a fell race took a tumble and sustained facial injuries. Initially assisted by race Marshall’s before being met by team members and assisted the rest of the way off

A young DofE participant was reported as unwell and suffering from early stages of hypothermia. He was located and evacuated by team members

 Am male was found having fallen some distance in to Stickle Ghyll, sustaining multiple injuries. He was pulled from the water by passersby and then treated and evacuated with assistance from Kendal MRT, Northwest Air Ambulance and Coastguard Rescue 199

A woman suffered an ankle injury. She was treated and evacuated to the valley, from where she travelled to hospital

A male was reported unwell, shaking and unable to continue on the path to Loughrigg. The team responded and he was evacuated to an ambulance 

We were in the middle of a day hosting a group for Norwegian People’s Aid (Norsk Folkehjelp) who came along to assist… it’s rare to have such a well attended rescue!

The team formed part of a multi-agency response to a report of a 6 and 8 year old  child plus two teens having fallen out of a boat on Windermere. The incident was concluded with all recovered successfully 

We were called to assist a male who had taken a tumble at Stock Ghyll. We were stood down while on route after he was assisted down by bystanders

We assisted NWAS with an incident with a casualty with a suspected ankle fracture

A woman was reported as struggling with a knee injury in Mickelden. An informant ran on to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to ring for assistance. The team responded but the woman continued to walk out and made it without our help. We stood down

Shouts for help were reported

Investigation led us to believe it was most likely a farmer gathering sheep

A volunteer workers with a footpath repair gang fell and suffered a chest injury. She was treated and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT

A man became pale and sweaty and was unable to stand

He was assessed by team members and then evacuated by air ambulance

A woman slipped and sustained a suspected ankle fracture

She was treated and evacuated by stretcher

A man sustained a lower leg injury when he tripped

A couple were unable to continue due to fatigue and darkness

They were located and retrieved by team members

#beadventuresmart

Ask yourself three questions

Do I have the skills?

Do I have the right equipment?

Do I know what the weather will do?t

An unusual early start for this type of injury… a woman slipped and sustained a suspected ankle fracture. She was treated and evacuated with assistance from Kendal MRT

Two women walking from Patterdale to Grasmere reported themselves lost and unable to continue. With involvement from Patterdale MRT they were located in Tongue Ghyll and assisted from the fell

A male sustained an ankle injury 

He was treated and evacuated by stretcher with help from Kendal and Coniston MRTs

A woman suffered a lower keg injury

She was treated and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT and a passing member of Coniston MRT

A woman sustained an ankle injury. She was treated and evacuated by the team

A group of people walking came across a collapsed male. The team, along with air ambulance attended but the man was declared deceased at the scene. He was recovered to Ambleside 

A female sustained an ankle fracture when she slipped. She was treated and evacuated by stretcher 

A young man suffered a suspected epileptic seizure. He was evacuated by team members

Two males were unable to continue due to bad weather and inadequate equipment. They were recovered by team members

#beadventuresmart

A man suffered a fracture/dislocation of the ankle. He was treated by team members and evacuated to the valley, for onward transport to hospital 

A man was unable to descend from Orrest Head after suffering back pain. He was assisted down by team members 

Four 16-year0old males were assisted down from Nab Scar after their they abandoned their tents in a storm

Three 16-year-old males on a camping trip were reported missing by parents. After a brief investigation, they were located and returned to them

#beadventuresmart

A man became cragfast while scrambling on Pike O’Stickle. He managed to make himself safe while the team assembled. We were helpfully uplifted by Rescue 199 and set up a rope system to rescue the man

Two people were unable to find their way off Crinkle Crags and they were not going to get off before dark, so with no map, compass or torch it was decided they needed retrieving. 

A small group went up, located them and brought them down

A male suffered a dislocated shoulder while ascending Jack’s Rake. The shoulder popped back put left our casualty in a lot of pain. They were recovered to the base of the Rake, from where they were assisted in walking the rest of the way down. We were assisted by a Coastguard helicopter and Kendal MRT 

A woman in a party of three tripped and sustained a fractured wrist. She was treated and stretchered from the fell

A dog slipped and fell down the waterfall at Stockghyll, landing in a pool at about half way, before climbing on to a ledge in between the two main columns of the fall. 

A protracted and technical rescue took please to successfully recover the dog and return to to it’s owner

We were assisted by Kendal MRT

A male descending from the Fairfield Horseshoe slipped and sustained an ankle injury at Lower Brock Crag. He was treated by team members and evacuated by stretcher.

A man suffered a knee injury. He was treated and evacuated

A woman on a led walk slipped and sustained an ankle fracture. She was treated by the team and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT

A woman ran off from her family after a row. There was subsequent concern for her welfare. A search around th area was organised but was eventually called off when it was established that she’d caught a train from Windermere

A woman slipped and sustained a wrist fracture. She was treated and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT

An Apple emergency alert was received by their call Centre in the USA. It filtered through the system and eventually ended up with us… We investigated and found nothing and were unable to contact the number provided. Eventually a ‘stand down’ filtered through as well… there’s definitely room for improvement with this!

A man was found struggling to descend from Stock Ghyll. He was assisted down and returned to family for debriefing

We attended a male suffering dizziness and stumbling. He was assisted down

The team were called to an incident on Windermere. There was a multi-agency response 

A walker took a fall sustaining head, back and hand injuries

He was treated and airlifted to the valley floor for transfer to ambulance

A climber fell from the Langdale Boulders sustaining a fractured ankle. The team attended, treated him and stretchered him to an ambulance

Team members assisted Coniston MRT with a search for a missing child

A woman returning from a swimming trip slipped and sustained injuries to her ankles and hip. She was treated and evacuated 

We were requested to search for a despondent male reported in Langdale. A search was organised and he was located by members of RAF Lemming MRT near Stickler Tarn in the early hours. We were assisted by Police, Keswick and RAF Leeming MRTs, and dears has dogs

A competitor in a race sustained an ankle injury. He was treated and evacuated

A woman complained of dizziness shortness of breath while climbing Stickle Tarn. The team attended and recovered her to the valley

A man was reported as concussed at the end of Mickleden. We responded and located the man at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, having managed to make his own way that far

A woman slipped and sustained an ankle injury

She was treated and evacuated

We received a request to assist NWAS and police to locate and evacuate a reported 17-year-old woman who had given birth and with baby in difficulty. Nothing was found after extensive searching. Inquiries continue

Three occupants of a car managed to take a wrong turn while trying to locate Kirkstone Pass and got stuck on Dubbs Road instead. They were recovered.

A second incident was reported on Esk Pike with another DofE participant succumbing to hypothermia. We were assisted on this rescue by a Coastguard helicopter 

A DofE participant suffered a suspected ankle injury. He was treated and evacuated with assistance from Kendal and Duddon & Furness MRTs. This help was essential as wee were also dealing with another incident that commenced 10 minutes later 

A broken, dropped phone call suggested a casualty on Side Pike. We were able to get a location from the 999 call.  We responded and located a woman with a knee injury. She was assisted from the hill and made her own way to hospital

We were assisted by Kendal MRT

A woman slipped and sustained a fracture/dislocated ankle 

She was treated by team members and evacuated to an ambulance

A young male jumped into the pool at Buckstone’s Jump and dislocated his shoulder. H was treated by the team and air ambulance paramedics and evacuated 

We were requested to attend a multi-agency response to a report of three people in the water in Windermere. The team attended but the incident was resolved by other agencies

Ask yourself three questions

Do I know what the weather will do?

Do I have the skills?

Do I have the equipment?

#beadventuresmart

Guests staying a Langdale camping pod reported lights on the hill and raised concerns

A team member went to investigate, but saw nothing of requiring action

False alarm with good intent

Two people were unable to continue due to fatigue. They were recovered to their vehicle in Grasmere

A woman slipped and sustained a fracture/dislocation to her ankle. It was partially reduced on the hill, then after being evacuated to the valley floor, was fully reduced by air ambulance paramedics with the help of additional medication.

A woman slipped on wet grass and suffered a fracture/dislocation ankle injury. She was treated with pain relief and a splint and evacuated 

A young boy walking with his dad and younger sibling when he fell and hurt his leg. The team responded, treated and evacuated the boy. Assisted by Kendal MRT

Som team members were on a joint training venture with other Lakes teams in the Glencoe area. During this time the bodies of a missingfather and son were located by Glencoe MRT. Four of our team assisted, along with other agencies in their recovery

Team members assisted on day 2 of a large scale search for a despondent female in the Keswick area. Thankfully she was located around mid-morning 

Two figured were spotted high on Loft/Raven Crag and reported as cragfast. A team members travelled hastily to try and get sight before it went dark, but could see nothing. After conversation with various witnesses it was decided to take no further action. One possibility is two climbers topping out, combines with a farmer gathering sheep, combined to give a confusing position… false alarm with good intent

Concerns were raised when a dog was located running free at School Knott. The team were asked to search for the man who hadn’t been heard from since around midday. A number of lines of enquiry were followed before it was identified that th missing was was the same person who had been airlifted unconscious by air ambulance around lunchtime, having been trampled by cows

A man took a tumble and sustained head, neck and back injuries. He was assisted by passersby initially then treated by the team and evacuated via air ambulance

A man fell while walking and sustained a head injury. He tried to make his own way down, but eventually had to call for help when he became disorientated and dehydrated. He was treated and evacuated 

A woman in a walking group felt unable to continue, so the group leader called for help. This was being organised when we were notified that she’d rallied and was able to walk down with assistance, so we stood down. We monitored their descent electronically to confirm they got down

A male participant in an organised event suffered from heat exhaustion while competing, resulting in collapse

He was treated by team members and evacuated to an ambulance

Team members assisted in a large scale search for a missing male. Sadly he was located deceased in Skew Ghyll

A man reported himself lost and disorientated in the region of Crinkle Crags. A search was organised and team members were deployed when he made contact with other people who were confident that they could assist him. They guided him to Three Tarns and pointed him downhill. The team stood down

A woman suffered an ankle fracture when have tripped on rough ground

She was treated by the team and evacuated 

A climber pulled off a large piece of rock, which hit his leg on its way to the ground. He received a serious open fracture to his lower leg. He was treated by the team and then evacuated by Coastguard helicopter

A broken phone call suggested that a couple where possibly lost of Scafell, having become separated. Investigation to locate a parked car proved fruitless, and ultimately the couple reunited, so we were no longer needed

A woman took a tumble and sustained a fractured neck of femur. She was stabilised and evacuated to hospital

A woman was gored by cows as she passed through a filed with her family. She suffered nasty injuries to her head and legs. She was treated and evacuated by air ambulance

A male sustained a knee injury in a fall. He was treated and evacuated in a lengthy operation, with help from Kendal MRT

A mountain leader instructor had the misfortune to suffer an ankle fracture when she slipped. She was treated by the team and evacuated 

A climber took a lead fall, ripping out gear and hitting the ground, sustains injuries to both ankles and the lumber area. He was treated and evacuated to an air ambulance for transport to Preston hospital

A woman fell and suffered a facial injury and dizziness. She was treated by team members and evacuated

A male was reported as suffering a head injury in a tent in Mickleden. Initially the fire service was called (it’s a long story!) then requested the team’s assistance. The man was recovered by stretcher then handed over to the ambulance service

A male slipped and sustained a fracture/dislocation of the ankle. He was treated and then evacuated by air ambulance 

A woman slipped and sustained a lower leg fracture. She was treated with a splint and pain relief and evacuated.

A walker came across a body while ascending. The team attended and recovered the man’s body

A young man slipped and suffered a serious, deep cut to his knee. Working jointly with Keswick MRT, he was treated and evcuated by air ambulance 

A man was reported unconscious near Rydal Cave. By the time we had arrived he had regained consciousness. He was extracted to safety

A woman slipped and sustained an ankle injury. She initially attempted to walk off but it proved too painful. She was treated and evacuated by the team

A man slipped and sustained a suspected lower leg fracture. He was treated by team members and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT

A man suffered a suspected double fracture to his ankle. He was evacuated by stretcher and taken to hospital

A woman slipped and suffered an ankle injury. 

A couple were unable to continue when they were overcome by snow and cold. They were located and assisted from the hill in very difficult conditions, during which a helicopter attempted to assist but was unable due to severe weather. Team members endured strong winds and heavy, deep snow. If we had not been able to locate them and get them down, it's fair to say the outcome could have been significantly different

#beadventuresmart 

Ask yourself three questions:

Do I know the weather forecast?

Do I have the right skills?

We were called to assist multiple Lakes teams to search for a male overdue from a walk from Seathwaite to Scafell. Team members were tasked to search the Rosset Ghyll and Esk Hause region. He was ultimately located in Piers Ghyll, with serious injuries

A young woman was reported missing with her last known location being reported as Pavey Ark on the 26th. A search was delayed until morning due to the time that had already elapsed, and the dangerous nature of the ground and poor weather. Sadly, a hasty team located the young woman's body around 9 am 

She was recovered to Ambleside 

Our deepest sympathies go to the young woman's family and friends

In another uncharacteristic pre-lunch call Keswick MRT asked us to attend an incident just across the border between us. They were already committed to an incident on Helvellyn White Side (14) - Keswick Mountain Rescue (keswickmrt.org.uk)

A woman sustained a fractured ankle when she slipped in Wythburn

She was given pain relief and evacuated by stretcher

A young woman phoned for help when overwhelmed by weather at Esk Hause. Very poor phone signal meant information was scant so we set off equipped for most eventualities. She was located uninjured at the bottom of Rossett Ghyll having been assisted down by two other people  

#beadventuresmart

Ask yourself three questions

Do I know what the weather will do?

Do I have the right equipment?

Do I have the skills?

Two people requested help when they lost the path above Grasmere. They were assisted in finding their way

A woman slipped and suffered a wrist fracture. She continued valiantly on before being assisted the rest of the way by the team

A male collapsed, initially unconscious. The team was called and evacuated the man to handover to an ambulance

Pub staff noticed flashing lights on White Ghyll crag and raised concern with the team. Team members investigated and found nobody in difficulty. False alarm with good intent

Questionable decision making led to a couple going on to the high fells despite warnings of the approaching storm Isha. Forced to abandon a heavy rucsack they found themselves unable to continue and called for help. With considerable difficulty they were recovered in a joint effort by LAMRT, Patterdale, and RAF Leeming and Valley MRTs. A Coastguard helicopter also attempted access but was unable due to extreme weather conditions

Ask yourself three questions

Do I know what the weather will do?

Do I have the skills?

Do I have the equipment?

We were requested to assist in getting a carer to their client in an isolated location when snow and ice created very difficult road conditions away from main roads

A woman reported double ankle injuries in a slip. She tried to continue to move but was unable. The team was called, with Kendal MRT assisting. The woman was winched in to Rescue 199 Coastguard helicopter and her husband and dog returned to the valley in the company of team members

An apparent distress signal was sighted in the area of Side Pike. Team members met the informant and took a look. Nothing was seen and it was agreed any urgent situation had passed and this was a false alarm with good intent

Two men requested help when they became stuck in the dark. They were located and recovered

Team members travelled to the Cross Fell area to assist with a large scale search that was taking place for an overdue fellrunner. Sadly, the male was located, sadly deceased around midday