Category: 2024

  • Abdominal Pain on Long Crag

    Abdominal Pain on Long Crag

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Abdominal Pain on Long Crag

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_069

    Medical emergency

    Date

    Wed 14 August 2024

    Called out

    14:45

    Stood down

    17:45

    Duration

    3 hours

    Location

    Long Crag

    Cumbria Police tasked the Team to go to the assistance of a female on the Ullswater Way between Howtown and Glenridding, who was suffering from abdominal pain. The Rescue RIB was launched to expedite access and recovery of the casualty. The casualty was examined at the scene before being stretchered to the boat and transported back to her accommodation.

    The callout in numbers

    8

    Team members

    3

    Hours on the hill

    69

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Flashing Lights on Arthur’s Pike

    Flashing Lights on Arthur’s Pike

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Flashing Lights on Arthur’s Pike

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_068

    Date

    Sat 10 August 2024

    Called out

    23:00

    Stood down

    01:00

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Arthur’s Pike

    The Team received a report from a concerned resident of lights on Arthur’s Pike. The Duty Leader contacted the informant and after a discussion it was concluded that the lights were likely those of a wild camper and the Team was stood down.

    The callout in numbers

    1

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    68

    Callout of the year

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    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Shouts Heard on High Street

    Shouts Heard on High Street

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Shouts Heard on High Street

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_067

    Date

    Sat 10 August 2024

    Called out

    17:58

    Stood down

    19:58

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    High Street

    A walker reported hearing shouts for help between High Street and Hayeswater. The Team was placed on standby while the Duty Leader contacted the informant. Enquiries were made of the local farmer who had been gathering his flock from the fell for shearing.

    As no further reports had been received the Team was stood down.

    The callout in numbers

    1

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    67

    Callout of the year

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    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Boat Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    Boat Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Boat Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_066

    Water rescue

    Date

    Fri 9 August 2024

    Called out

    13:02

    Stood down

    15:02

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    Cumbria Police alerted the Team to a second incident at Glencoyne Bay. Two boys in an inflatable boat had been blown from the shelter of the bay. The Team initiated a response but had barely launched their rescue boat when they were stood down.

    The boys had been assisted from the water by a paddleboarder.

    The callout in numbers

    5

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    66

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Paddleboarders Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    Paddleboarders Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Paddleboarders Blown Offshore at Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_065

    Water rescue

    Date

    Fri 9 August 2024

    Called out

    10:16

    Stood down

    12:16

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater

    In windy conditions, two paddleboarders were blown out of Glencoyne Bay and were unable to return to the shore. The police initiated a multi-agency response by the Team; the Fire and Rescue Service, NWAS and the Coastguard. The Team launched RIB Patrick Pete, but the two paddleboarders were quickly located by Steamer Lady Dorothy, taken onboard and transferred to Glenridding pier where they were assessed and discharged by an NWAS crew.

    The callout in numbers

    6

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    65

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    HM Coastguard, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to HM Coastguard, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Cumbria Police.

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    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Benighted Walkers at Dubdow Gill

    Benighted Walkers at Dubdow Gill

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Benighted Walkers at Dubdow Gill

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_064

    Date

    Tue 6 August 2024

    Called out

    23:00

    Stood down

    02:30

    Duration

    3½ hours

    Location

    Dubdow Gill

    The Team was alerted to two walkers who had been intending to camp at Angle Tarn but had broken their tent pole. They were about 200 metres above the valley floor so, as they were adequately equipped, the Team tried to persuade them that they were safe and could wait until they could see their way down at first light.

    However, they recontacted the police for help so a small party was dispatched to escort them to the valley floor.

    The callout in numbers

    4

    Team members

    Hours on the hill

    64

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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    Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

    Support the team

    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Canoeist in the Water at Ullswater

    Canoeist in the Water at Ullswater

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Canoeist in the Water at Ullswater

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_063

    Water rescue

    Date

    Tue 6 August 2024

    Called out

    11:46

    Stood down

    13:46

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Ullswater

    The Team was tasked by Cumbria Police to a male canoeist who had capsized and was unable to get back onboard. The Team launched their Rescue RIB but the gentleman had managed to get to shore near Silver Point. Due to the wind and choppy waters, he was unable to paddle back to the campsite at Side Farm so he, and his canoe, were taken onboard the RIB back to calmer water near the camp site.

    The callout in numbers

    4

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    63

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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    Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

    Support the team

    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Ankle Injury at Ullswater Way

    Ankle Injury at Ullswater Way

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Ankle Injury at Ullswater Way

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_062

    Injured walker

    Date

    Sat 3 August 2024

    Called out

    18:15

    Stood down

    21:15

    Duration

    3 hours

    Location

    Ullswater Way

    The Team was called to attend a walker who had injured her ankle on the Ullswater Way from Howtown to Glenridding. The Team used their new rescue boat Patrick Pete to access the casualty. The injury was stabilised at the scene and she was then carried on a stretcher to the boat.

    The casualty and her family were then taken across the lake to Glenridding.

    The callout in numbers

    10

    Team members

    3

    Hours on the hill

    62

    Callout of the year

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    Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

    Support the team

    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Ankle Injury on Gowbarrow Fell

    Ankle Injury on Gowbarrow Fell

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Ankle Injury on Gowbarrow Fell

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_061

    Injured walker

    Date

    Wed 31 July 2024

    Called out

    11:50

    Stood down

    14:20

    Duration

    2½ hours

    Location

    Gowbarrow Fell

    A woman in her early 70’s slipped whilst walking with her family on Gowbarrow Fell. Her injuries were assessed, and her ankle was splinted before she was helped on to a stretcher and carried down to the road. Her family then drove her to hospital for further treatment.

    The callout in numbers

    13

    Team members

    Hours on the hill

    61

    Callout of the year

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    Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

    Support the team

    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.

  • Collapsed Walker at Mires Beck, Glenridding

    Collapsed Walker at Mires Beck, Glenridding

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Collapsed Walker at Mires Beck, Glenridding

    A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.

    Callout 2024_060

    Medical emergency

    Date

    Tue 30 July 2024

    Called out

    10:53

    Stood down

    13:23

    Duration

    2½ hours

    Location

    Mires Beck, Glenridding

    Cumbria Police tasked the Team to an incident on the Mires Beck path up Helvellyn. A male, who had been walking with his friend, had collapsed and was reported to be dropping in and out of consciousness. Following examination by a Team Doctor the casualty was stretchered down the fell to a waiting ambulance for onward transport and treatment at CIC.

    The callout in numbers

    9

    Team members

    Hours on the hill

    60

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

    Previous callout

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    Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

    Support the team

    Every callout is answered by volunteers, and paid for by the public.

    The team receives no government funding. Every rope, radio and Land Rover is bought with money the public gives us.