The Team were called by Cumbria Police to assist a female who had gone over on her ankle and was unable to continue her walk. The female was walking with friends on the lake Shore path between Silver Point and Side Farm who were able to raise the alarm. Team members attended the scene and…

At 13:28hrs, Sunday 29 April, volunteer members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called by Cumbria Police to assist a male who had sustained a leg injury while walking the Fairfield Horseshoe. The team made contact with the informant and the location was confirmed as south of Heron Pike which lies within the area of…

Today at 13:40 the team were called out for a gentleman whom had fallen on Striding Edge injuring his right ankle. The man whom was in his mid-fifties and from the Loughborough area felt that he was unable to either continue or retreat. Patterdale Team members were dispatched to his location to help evacuate him…

As the Team were completing the first rescue of the day and beginning to head back to the Rescue Centre for a cuppa tea, the second callout of the day was received from Cumbria Police, alerting the Team to an elderly female who was suffering stomach pains while walking with friend close to Place Fell.…

No press release to be sent. Mike B

No press release.

Team members were already on Helvellyn and made their way to scene. Sadly the man died from his injuries and was evacuated to Thirlmere by Keswick and Patterdale MRTs.