On 5/4/2025 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by Cumbria Police at 14.17 with a report of a female with a possible broken ankle at Hayeswater dam.The walker slipped whilst crossing the stream sustaining a painful injury to her lower leg. The team were called out and managed to drive to scene using the old reservoir track. The casualty was treated on scene initially by the team medics before being transported back to base, for onward treatment with North West Ambulance service.
The callout lasted 3 hours with 15 team members

On Thursday 3rd April at 11:45hrs the Team were tasked by Cumbria police to a male who had fallen whilst descending Great Mell Fell and had injured his leg.  The Team Landrover accessed to the scene through Mell Fell Wood and after a short walk were with the casualty, he was assessed and due to the injury his lower leg was placed in a splint, he was sledged off the hill by stretcher to the Landrover. The male was then transported a short distance to his vehicle and he was taken to hospital for further treatment by his partner.  Seven Team Members attended the incident which took just over two hours to complete.  The Team would like to thank Rookin House Equestrian Centre for allowing us to access through their wood to reach the casualty quickly ,we also wish the casualty a swift recovery.

At 13:25 on Thursday 5th March Cumbria Police alerted Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team to incident involving a man who had tripped and fallen several times during his walk and was now unable to continue.  Mobile phone communications with the casualty's party were very poor, and the initial GPS location of the casualty site had an accuracy of +/- 6km!  It rapidly emerged that the incident was in fact close to Castle Crag in Borrowdale and the rescue was passed over to Keswick MRT.

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Rescues Injured Fell Walker on Bonscale Tower
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team (PMRT) responded to a call for assistance on Bondale Fell after a 53-year-old male was discovered with a suspected lower limb injury.
The injured walker was initially found by a PMRT member who was out on a run. Upon assessment by multiple team members, it was determined that the individual required immediate medical attention.
The team provided on-site care, including splinting the injured leg and administering strong analgesia to alleviate pain. The casualty was then carefully stretchered down the fell to a waiting Land Rover.
The Land Rover transported the injured man to Pooley Bridge, where the team met a pre-arranged ambulance for onward care.
The rescue operation, which lasted approximately three hours, involved 15 dedicated PMRT members.
A spokesperson for Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team stated, “We are pleased that we were able to assist the injured walker and ensure he received prompt medical attention. Our team members are always prepared to respond to emergencies in the fells, and we are grateful for their dedication and expertise.”
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