Cold, wet camper on Dollywaggon Pike
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2024_103 · 30 November 2024
Callout 2024_103
Overdue party
The police relayed a message from a member of a group who had been walking over Helvellyn an hour previously and seen someone struggling to pitch their tent near the summit of Dollywagon Pike. The good Samaritan had suggested to the camper that they could walk with them off the fell, but the offer was declined.
An hour later, the camper called the leader of the group to seek their advice. However, by this time the group were some distance away and on their way off the fell. A small team of rescuers was sent to the very windy summit of Dollywaggon Pike, where they met the camper and supported him to walk safely off the fell.
The callout in numbers
6
Team members
6
Hours on the hill
103
Callout of the year
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Cumbria Police.
With thanks to Cumbria Police.
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