Search launched after Duke of Edinburgh Award participant goes missing
A Duke of Edinburgh award participant was separated from their group in the Lake District this week.
The incident occurred above Harrop Tarn, Thirlmere, on Thursday, May 29, around 12.20pm.
Due to a lack of mobile signal, the group couldn't contact their missing friend and requested help.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team initiated a search along the intended route towards Watendath.
Fortunately, the missing person was found shortly after, 'a little cold and wet but otherwise fit and well'.
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