Category: Incidents

  • 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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  • 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

    3½

    Hours on the hill

    64

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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

    2½

    Hours on the hill

    61

    Callout of the year

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  • 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

    2½

    Hours on the hill

    60

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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  • Paraglider on Place Fell

    Paraglider on Place Fell

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Paraglider on Place Fell

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

    Callout 2024_059

    Date

    Sun 28 July 2024

    Called out

    15:15

    Stood down

    17:15

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Place Fell

    The police passed reports of a paraglider crash-landing somewhere near Patterdale, having taken-off from the summit of Place Fell. The Paraglider had been witnessed to possibly lose control then plummet to the ground. The search area was quite extensive so the assistance of a helicopter from HMCG was requested but proved negative.

    While Team Members were still at Base repacking kit employed on the previous callout, the paraglider called-in and explained that he had been speed flying.

    The callout in numbers

    15

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    59

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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  • Fall on Striding Edge

    Fall on Striding Edge

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Fall on Striding Edge

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

    Callout 2024_058

    Injured walker

    Date

    Sun 28 July 2024

    Called out

    11:35

    Stood down

    16:35

    Duration

    5 hours

    Location

    Striding Edge

    The police had received numerous calls stating a male had fallen about 100 metres from the vicinity of the Bad Step, Striding Edge. As it was likely that the faller had sustained serious injuries the Team requested support from HMCG. The GNAAS aircraft was also mobilised.

    The Air Ambulance landed at Red Tarn so their Doctor and Paramedic were first on scene. Sadly, despite medical attention, the casualty died. The Team carried the casualty to the Air Ambulance which flew him to Patterdale.

    The callout in numbers

    16

    Team members

    5

    Hours on the hill

    58

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Great North Air Ambulance Service, Air Ambulance, Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Great North Air Ambulance Service, Air Ambulance, Cumbria Police.

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  • Chest Pains at Fusedale

    Chest Pains at Fusedale

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Chest Pains at Fusedale

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

    Callout 2024_057

    Medical emergency

    Date

    Sat 27 July 2024

    Called out

    16:45

    Stood down

    20:15

    Duration

    3½ hours

    Location

    Fusedale

    Cumbria Police alerted the Team to a male who collapsed while participating in an organised long distance fell race. The runner had been unconscious. With the risk of cardiac arrest, the assistance of a helicopter from HMCG or GNAAS was requested.

    Accompanied by a Team Doctor, the casualty was flown to CIC for further treatment.

    The callout in numbers

    13

    Team members

    3½

    Hours on the hill

    57

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police, Great North Air Ambulance Service.

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  • Concern for Two Walkers at Ullswater Way

    Concern for Two Walkers at Ullswater Way

    A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Land Rover above Ullswater

    Concern for Two Walkers at Ullswater Way

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

    Callout 2024_056

    Date

    Thu 25 July 2024

    Called out

    17:44

    Stood down

    19:44

    Duration

    2 hours

    Location

    Ullswater Way

    Cumbria Police contacted the Team to report that a member of the public (a former Team Member), who had walked from Howtown to Patterdale, was concerned for the wellbeing of two females that he had passed. A limited call-out was initiated to investigate.

    The Rescue RIB was launched to enable a rapid search of most of the shore path while one Team Member ran the section of the path which was hidden from view. No sightings were made of the two females who, evidently, had managed to finish their walk.

    The callout in numbers

    3

    Team members

    2

    Hours on the hill

    56

    Callout of the year

    Other agencies

    Cumbria Police.

    With thanks to Cumbria Police.

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