Incident Reports (Advance)

Girl, 14 years. Walking on the Band when she sustained a knee injury. She was carried down the fell by companions and assisted to her transport by team members after attention by team doctor.

Male, 41 years. Climbing on Pavey Ark with his son when he slipped and sustained fatal injuries. Body recovered by the team.

Male, 23 years. Slipped on top of Stock Ghyll waterfall Ambleside and fell about 70 feet into the bottom of the waterfall sustaining severe head injuries. Team members assisted ambulance men and police in getting the injured man to safety.

Male, 21 years. Climbing on Gimmer Cragg when he slipped and sustained arm and rib injuries.

Boy, eight years walking in a party up Stickle Ghyll, when he was hit on the head by a stone dislodged on fellside above him.

Male, 52 years, walking in Dungeon Ghyll above the intakes

Student, 18 years, slipped whilst descending to the west side of Middlefell gully.

Man, 25 years, slipped and fell in Upper Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale. He sustained head injuries and was taken to County Hospital after being brought down off the fell by the team.

Team requested to send a small party up Mickleden to Rossett Ghyll and to Angle Tarn, to assist Keswick, who were searching for

Mother and daughter, aged 58 and 22 years from Northampton, set out on a walk from Seatoller, Borrowdale, via Langstrath, and Stake Pass, and Mickledon to The Old Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale.

Husband and wife, from Manchester, were walking down from the top of Bowfell, when husband slipped and started to fall down very slippery snow on Left Hand Gully. He fell a considerable distance, sustaining slight injuries. Wife also fell about 500 feet, sustaining fatal injuries. Husband brought down by team that evening, and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, and detained. Due to very extreme weather conditions the body of the wife was recovered the following morning.

Search on Silver Howe, Grasmere area, following reports that Flares had been
seen on the fell.

25 Five students from Nottingham, set off with other people to walk from Great Langdale, to Scawfell Pike, about 10 a.m. that morning.

Man, aged 23 years, from Oxford, climbing on Raven Cragg about 4.30 p.m. when he got into difficulties.

Man from Halifax, sustained an ankle injury on Stake Pass, and the team were alerted.

Man, aged 58 years, from Coventry, collapsed and died above Easedale Tarn. Brought down by the team.

Man aged 52 years, from Surrey, taken ill with severe stomach pains whilst walking in the Hell Ghyll area.

Youth, aged 16 years, from Slough, Bucks., was taken ill whilst on a course from the Y.W.C.A. Newby Bridge, near the top of Rossett Ghyll. He was brought down by the team, and conveyed by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal.

Father and son, aged 9 years, from Leeds, were walking on Blake Rigg, Little Langdale, when they got into difficulties. They shouted for help,

Youth aged 15 years, from Tavistock, Devon, was taken ill, whilst on an exercise on Great Rigg Mann, Grasmere.

Youth aged 18 years, from Lancashire, was climbing on East Raven Crag, when he slipped and fell about 10 feet.

A husband and wife from Preston were struck by lightning in Mickledon.

Team called out to assist in the rescue of an American boy who had fallen down a mine shaft at Coniston. Rescue completed satisfactorily in company with the Coniston Team and Cave Rescue Teams.

14-year-old schoolboy, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In party of 22 under a master and a 16-year-old boy. They walked from New Dungeon Ghyll along tops to Angle Tarn, on their way to Borrowdale. Turned back at Angle Tarn due to bad weather. One boy began to suffer from exposure, and was left on the tops, where, we do not know, by the master; left with him were two 14-year-old boys. No waterproof clothing left. Master unable to say where he had left them, and with a bit of luck the boy was found in Mickledon, by team members.

Woman, aged 48 years, from Barrow-in-Furness, slipped on rocks near the outlet of Stickle Tarn, fell about 15 feet, sustaining head injuries. Brought down by team, then taken by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal.

Team alerted and standing by at Low Fold, following a report that 5 people were stranded on Pavy Ark, in very heavy rain, and strong winds. These people managed to reach safety, before team left Low Fold. They had apparently been stranded from about tea time.

Two youths, aged 16 and 15 years, from Bradford, on a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and walking from Wasdale to Langdale. They suffered from slight exposure near foot of Stake Pass. Brought down by team, and then given a hot bath at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Then allowed home in the evening.

Girl aged 13 years, from Colchester, fell whilst walking with a school party on Loughrigg Terrace. Brought down by team with suspected fracture of the left leg. Taken by Ambulance to Westmorland County Hospital. Team also assisted in helping to school coach, another girl, 13 years, from Colchester, after she had also slipped and sustained a slight injury.

Woman aged 46 years, from Nottingham, descending from Sergeant Mann to
Stickle Tarn, when she slipped and sustained a suspected fracture of the right
ankle. Brought down by the team, and conveyed by car to County Hospital, Kendal.

Youth aged 18 years, from Blackpool, was descending Rossett Ghyll when he
slipped and sustained severe spinal injuries, he was brought down Mickledon on the stretcher, and conveyed by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal. Footwear Tuf type boots with smooth soles.

Woman aged 22 years, from Cheshire, was descending Upper Dungeon Ghyll, when she slipped and sustained a suspected fracture of the left ankle. Brought down by team. Taken by Ambulance to County Hospital. Appeared to be well clad and shod.

Youth aged 18 years, Student, from Harrogate, was descending a short scree near Megs Ghyll, Chapel Stile, when he fell forward sustaining multiple lacerations. Brought down by team, taken by Land Rover to meet Ambulance, for County Hospital, Kendal.

Man, aged 31 years, from Leeds, was walking with a companion in Trout Ghyll, Great Langdale, about 1 p.m. when he slipped and fell, sustaining a fracture of the left ankle. He was brought down the fell, and conveyed to the County Hospital, Kendal. (Walking on fell footpath).

Woman aged 57 years from Preston, walking with her husband on Silver Howe, Grasmere, when she slipped and sustained a suspected fracture of the left ankle. Brought down by team, and then by car to County Hospital, Kendal. Properly clad, footwear only fair.

Man, aged 41 years from Preston walking along path at Stickle Tarn, collapsed about 3 p.m. Team to scene, brought down fell, found to be dead on arrival at New Dungeon Ghyll. Properly clad and shod, keen walker.

Man, aged 24 years from Liverpool, walking with a party on Fairfield, became parted from them, about 3 p.m. Search made in co-ordination with Patterdale Team, found in Hart Cragg about 12 midnight. Very little worse for incident. Dressed in Duffle coat and leggings, hardly suitable for conditions.

Man, aged 21 years, Student, from Greenford, Middlesex, leading climb on Raven Cragg, Great Langdale. He slipped and runners came out of rock, fell about 60ft. sustaining an injury to his right ankle. Brought down by team. Car to County Hospital, Kendal. Appeared well clad and shod.

Youth aged 18 years lost his way on walk to Scafell via Bowfell. Team alerted and were about to commence search when he was reported safe in Borrowdale having spent the night on the fell.

Youth aged 17 years: Failed to return from climbing on Scafell. Team alerted and about to commence search when information received the youth and his companions were safe.

Lady reported missing in the area Mickleden to Rossett Ghyll and Stake Pass. Team commences search: Keswick Team on stand-by. Other Teams alerted but before acting, lady reported safe at Tor Howe, Eskdale. Search parties about to set out from Eskdale.

Youth aged 18 years: Climbing on Gimmer Crag, slipped. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, by Ambulance. Sustained suspected fracture of left ankle and right wrist.

Man aged 25 years climbing on Holly Tree Wall, Raven Crag. Believed to have been blown off the crag in heavy wind. Injuries, fracture of left femur and back injuries. Lowered 50 feet to the foot of the crag, stretchered down by the Team and conveyed to County

Hospital, Kendal, by Ambulance.

Girl aged 20 years. Slipped on rock as she was crossing small stream on the path between East Raven Crag and Gimmer Crag. Sustained leg and head injuries. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital,Kendal, by Ambulance.

Girl, aged 23 years: Climber. Hit by stone whilst on Jack's Rake, Pavey Ark — stone dislodged by climbers above. Sustained injuries to back, leg and head. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal.

Man aged 22 years. Slipped on Snarker Moor, Kirkstone. Brought down by Team having leg, chest and facial injuries, conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal by Ambulance.

Man age 63 years: Slipped on wet ground following heavy rain on the Tongue, Troutbeck. Sustained broken right leg. Brought down by Team and conveyed to Kendal Hospital by Ambulance.

Lights seen flashing from summit of Helm Crag, Grasmere, and shouts heard. Search commenced by Team. Called off when.youths located on road near camp site. Youths were signalling to their friends on the camp site. False alarm.

Boy aged 13 years: Became crag fast on Ivy Crag, Loughrigg. With School party. Brought down by Team. No injuries.

Woman aged 21 years: Climbing on Scout Crag Langdale. Leading, slipped on wet rock and fell 40 feet. Sustained hip and ankle injuries. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital,

Kendal.

Man, 21 years: Climbing solo on Raven Crag. Slipped, fell 40 feet. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal. Sustained head, back and hand injuries.

Shouts for help heard in the area of Stake Pass. Team alerted after confirmation from other people at the Dungeon Ghyll Old Hotel. On arrival at foot of Stake Pass shouts proved to be shepherds gathering sheep. False alarm with good intent.

Climber, Boy aged 14 years: Hit by stone rolling down fell side on Side Pike. Sustained fracture of the skull. Brought down by stretcher and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, by ambulance.

Woman aged 60 years: Slipped whilst descending from Rydal caves, Loughrigg. Sustained fractured left ankle. Brought down by Team on stretcher and conveyed to Kendal Hospital by ambulance.

Two women got into difficulties whilst descending from Pavey Ark to Stickle Tarn. Team alerted and on their way up the fell when word came the women had been assisted to a safe place by other climbers.

Man aged 61 years: Fell walking in Hell Ghyll, Langdale. I Collapsed, probable heart attack. Brought down by Team and pronounced dead by Team doctor.

Girl aged 16 years: Fell walking in Crinkle Ghyll, Langdale. Hit on leg by stone rolling down the fell. Sustained leg injury. Brought down by Team and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal. Clothing, equipment and footwear good. Experience not known.

Girl aged 17 years. Fell walking on Low Pike-High Pike. Collapsed. Clothing, equipment and footwear good. Experience not known. Brought down by Team. Team doctor in attendance and patient then conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal. No injuries.

Youth aged 16 years: On award scheme venture: Called to Angle Tarn: Suffering from exposure. Had been placed in a tent by companions. Assisted by Team. Scheme doctor in attendance. Clothing good. Footwear good. Equipment good. Experience not known.

Lady aged 67 years: Slipped on fell path. Silver Howe. Brought down by Team on stretcher and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal by ambulance. Clothing good: Equipment not known. Footwear, poor. Ankle injury.

Youth aged 19 years: Slipped on scree, Pike O' Stickle. Brought down by Team on stretcher and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, by ambulance. Clothing, equipment and footwear good, experience not known. Sustained suspected broken leg and back injuries.

Youth aged 18 years: Slipped whilst leading climb on Raven Crag, Langdale. Brought down by Team on stretcher. Conveyed to County Hospital, Ken¬dal, by ambulance. Clothing, equipment and footwear good, experience not known. Sustained suspected fracture of the base of the skull.

Call to White Ghyll, Langdale: Party of three had got into difficulties on steep, snow covered slopes. Assisted to safe ground by the Team. Ropes used in lowering. No injuries. Clothing fair: Equipment, none.

Call to the Kirkstone Inn: Ski-ing accident: Boy with broken leg. Con-veyed to Westmorland County Hospital, Kendal.

Student, 20 years: Slipped on ice in Rossett Ghyll: Slight head injuries. Brought down by Team.

 Man, aged 22 years, slipped on the path between Rossett Ghyll and Angle Tarn. Sustained severe lacerations of the right leg below the knee. Brought down by the Team and attended to by Team Doctor in his surgery. All members of the party were adequately equipped.

Student, aged 17 years, was suffering from slight exposure whilst on a scheme with the Ullswater Outward Bound School. Brought down by the team and taken in the School car to the Ullswater School.

Girl Student, 18 years, slipped and fell some 30ft. whilst descending The Band. Brought down by the Team and then conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, by Ambulance. Sustained head and neck injuries.

Student aged 19 years had been climbing on Gimmer Crag and on his way down after finishing the climb slipped and fell some 100ft. Was lowered a further 80ft. and carried down by stretcher to the O.D.G. Base. Suffered head injuries, was conveyed by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal

Man, aged 33 years, walking down Blake Rigg towards Blea Tarn became crag bound. Persons in the area assisted the man down off the crag and with the Team brought down the man who was conveyed by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal, suffering from shock and slight exposure.

Two men (one a priest) aged 29 and 21 years, fell a considerable distance whilst climbing on Pavey Ark. the priest suffered leg, hand and facial injuries and his companion rib and thigh injuries. The team on this occasion was assisted by the Kendal Mountain Rescue Team. Both the injured were brought down by stretcher and conveyed to the County Hospital, Kendal.

 Two men (one a Priest) aged 29 years and 21 years, fell a considerable distance whilst climbing on Pavey Ark. The Priest suffered leg, hand and facial injuries and his companion rib and thigh injuries. The Team on this occasion was assisted by Kendal Mountain Rescue Team . Both the injured were brought down by stretcher and conveyed to the County Hospital, Kendal.

 Man, aged 18 years, walking on a path in Far Easedale on an organised Club Ramble. Sustained fractured kneecap. Brought down by Landrover and seen by local Doctor and conveyed by Ambulance to Kendal Hospital.

The Vaux Mountain Trial: The Team was on stand-by duty and in control of some check points. The Team searched the area when one competitor was reported missing. The search was called off when the competitor returned of his own accord around 8 p.m.

Man, aged 30 years, walking down Middle Fell Gully slipped. Lowered by stretcher down gully and taken by ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal.

Man, aged 34 years, slipped on Raven Crag and fell some 30ft. Was lowered by Team and conveyed to Kendal Hospital by Ambulance Sustained fractured left arm.

Report received of person in difficulty on Pavey Ark. Team at the New Hotel were about to leave for the incident when information was received that two members of the Millom Fell Team in the area at the time had given assistance. Both persons were unhurt.

Youth missing from his home at Troutbeck. Search by Team in fields at the side of the house. Found and conveyed by Team Doctor and Members to County Hospital, Kendal. Dead on arrival. Suffered from overdose of drugs.

Team alerted to commence search for youth missing fron Three Tarns, Langdale to Grasmere on previous day. Before search commenced youth found on Windermere Railway Station. Had not contacted his friends in Grasmere of his whereabouts.

Search continued for boy as above. Team searched Upper Eskdale from Taw House. Boy found around 1-15 p.m. by Members of the Keswick Team. Langdale/Ambleside assisted in bringing the boy down.

 Search in conjunction with other Teams, in the Scafell area for a missing 15 year old boy, on a walk near Cam Spout. Called off at dark. Search panel in charge.

Man, aged 27 years, slipped while descending from Harrison Stickle. Fell some 80ft. Serious rib, back and head injuries. Brought down by the Team to Hospital with Landrover escort part of the journey. Not properly shod or clad. Remainder in the party similarly equipped.

Student 20 years, climbing solo on Raven Crag, Gt. Langdale, slipped and fell some 80ft. Sustained rib, back and head injuries. Brought down by the Team and conveyed to County Hospital, Kendal, by Ambulance. (Life saved by wearing crash hat).

Man, 24 years. Slipped while descending Nab Scar. Sprained right ankle. Brought down by Team and attended by the local Doctor. Taken to his lodgings by Landrover.

Man, slipped in Troughton Ghyll, Gt. Langdale, and sustained minor head injuries . Brought down by the Team.

Man, 55 years. Collapsed with heart attack on Wansfell and died. Brought down by stretcher by the Team.

Student, 17 years. Walking on either Pike O'Stickle or Gimmer. Fell on screes and sustained head injuries and fractured left arm. Made his own way down and was attended to by Mr. Carr of the Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, in the Advance Base

Schoolboy, 14 year, descending gully on Green Tongue. Sprained ankle, brought down by Team Members on stretcher to the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel.

Man, aged 26 years. Leading climb on Pavey Ark, slipped and fell some 40ft. Injuries to left shoulder and ribs. Team lowered him down the crag, and he was then carried down by stretcher and conveyed by Ambulance to County Hospital, Kendal.

Girl, 22 years. Missing on a walk from Borrowdale. Team searched from the O.D.G. Base to Mickleden, Stake Pass, and returned via Pikes. Found on the road at the New Hotel by Team Members. The girl had become benighted on the fells and made her own way down at first light, apparently in front of the Search Team. The Search Panel has been called but was then cancelled.

School party from Solihull, Warwickshire. Descending Pike O?Stickle Screes under leadership of teachers. Party split in to two groups: one party descended in good order but on the way down the other party came under boulders rolling down the scree. They managed to evade the boulders but a teacher and two boys, aged 16 and 13 years respectively, were hit by flying stones dislodges by the boulders and sustained head injuries. The youngest boy was brought down by stretcher by the Team and all conveyed to Kendal Hospital by Ambulance. The youngest boy had four stitches and others treatment.

Man, 21 years, walking on Fairfield collapsed, suffering from exposure. Brought down by Team on stretcher and conveyed to Kendal Hospital by Ambulance. Suitably shod but clad only in shirt, pullover and jeans. Insufficiently clad in bitter cold and deep snow.

Report came from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel that two men walking up The Band with the intention of climbing on Bowfell Buttress and intending to return by 4 p.m. had not done so. Team Members were alerted in the late evening but before leaving the Advanced Base at the Old Hotel report came the men had returned at 10-5p.m. A false alarm with good intent.

Man, 21 years, Climbing Instructor, climbing on Tarn Crag. The man, leading, slipped and fell some 40ft. receiving serious back injuries. His second on the rope, a girl 18 years, sustained a broken wrist. Both brought down by the Team and conveyed to Kendal Hospital by the Ambulance.

Students heard what was though to be cries for help on Pavey Ark. Team Members unable to see anyone on the crag. Search was made of the area of Harrison Stickle. Flares used but no trace of anyone. A false alarm with good intent. The Team returned to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel at 9-50p.m.

A Dental Nurse, 18 years, slipped some 20ft. on Scout Crag, Gt. Langdale. Sustained back injuries. Adequately clad and shod. Brought down by Team and conveyed by Ambulance to Kendal Hospital