Report of flashing lights near Angle Tarn
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 66 · 30 July 2026
Callout 66
At 23:00, a member of the public reported flashing lights seen on the summit of Hallin Fell, and was concerned this could be a distress signal. It was explained to the caller that this is a popular wild camping spot, and there is good phone signal, and the Team were stood down.
The incident involved 1 Team member and lasted 10 minutes.
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1
Team members
2
Hours on the hill
66
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