10-03-2025
Lost walkers with 'no head torches' rescued on Scafell Pike
TWO walkers have been rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team after becoming lost with 'no head torches'.
The mountain rescue team was mobilised at 6:56pm on Thursday, March 6, after receiving a call from Cumbria Police about two walker who became lost during their ascent of Scafell Pike.
The two walkers, who had separated at Lingmell Col, called for help as visibility on the fell was poor with mist, rain, and darkness falling.
In addition, neither walker was equipped with head torches.
Due to poor conditions, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team drafted in support from Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, with both lost walkers being found after a search of the area.
Writing on social media, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: "Visibility was poor with mist and rain and with darkness setting in, both walkers became lost with no head torches and called for help.
"A Phonefind located the walker at Lingmell Col, but the accuracy from the initial police call coordinates gave a reasonably wide search radius for the one higher up.
"Faced with the possibility of a search in poor conditions, further help was requested from Duddon and Furness MRT.
"The team were able to locate the walker at Lingmell Col in the location expected. The second walker was also found after a brief search, however, it was very cold and wet.
"Some lessons were learned by the walkers, after setting off very late in the day.
"Thanks to Duddon and Furness MRT for their support once again."
The rescue was initiated at 6:56pm on Thursday, March 6, and concluded at 1:38 am on Friday, March 7, lasting six hours and 42 minutes.
