Search launched after Duke of Edinburgh Award participant goes missing
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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