Two groups reported hearing 'positive' cries for help. Nothing found. The farmer and local hunt had been in the valley. I believe one of the farmers has a sheepdog called Help. Nothing else can explain the frequency of this type of incident
4 lads, 3 aged 14 and one 28, decided to climb Middlefell Buttress despite not having any experience. They became cragfast and were lowered off. Described as being 'less than sensible'.
A couple in a car heard shouts for help between, and I quote, Hardknott Pass and Blea Tarn. A cursory glance would have revealed farmers gathering sheep.
A D of E group took the wrong route and ended up exhausted at Rossett Ghyll at midnight! Team escorted them off and played nursemaid until their supervisor could be bothered to collect them the next morning.
4 girls and D of E expedition became Very frightened' walking down Troughton Ghyll. Call me an old cynic, but I bet they got the award. Team assisted by RAF Boulmer.
16 year old boy, part of a D of E group, came down with exhaustion/exposure in vile weather conditions. An accurate grid reference was most useful in the prevailing conditions. Team was assisted by Kendal MRT.
61 year old solo walker slipped and fractured his leg at 3.15 p.m. the previous day and wasn't found by passing walkers for 22 hours. Treated for exposure also. Team assisted by RAF Valley.