Mountain rescue Team called out in search for missing paddle boarders
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out on a search for two missing female paddle boarders.
No contact had been received from them for around two hours and there was concern for their welfare, although they were well equipped.
One vehicle left swiftly whilst a second waited for other members before following on.
On arrival the Fire and Rescue Service as well as the Police were already in attendance.
However, shortly afterwards, crews were advised the couple had been found safe and well further along the lake shore.
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A spokesperson for Coniston Mountain Rescue Team said: 'Phone signal can be poor in the area.
'This call out was made out of good intent.
'11 team members responded to this incident which took 1 hour.'
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