Lady lost on Helvellyn
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
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At 08:52hrs on Sunday 23rd May, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by Cumbria Police to a lady who had become disorientated while ascending Helvellyn via Striding Edge. The lady managed to re-orientate herself when the cloud cleared and was able to continue with her planned route.
The team continued to monitor her progress until she confirmed she was safely off the mountain. The callout lasted 2hrs 45min and involved 2 team members.
The callout in numbers
2
Team members
2
Hours on the hill
12
Callout of the year
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Cumbria Police.
With thanks to Cumbria Police.
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