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Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Walker rescued by helicopter after 'small tumble' in the Lake District
A WALKER was rescued by Penrith Mountain Rescue Team and airlifted for treatment after a fall in the Lake District. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called on Saturday, July 12 at around 12:55pm to Long Stile, Haweswater. The walker had suffered a minor head injury and a suspected broken ankle after taking a 'small tumble' in the High Street/Kidsty Pike area. (Image: Penrith MRT) Penrith Mountain Rescue Team said: 'Due to the length of the walk-in and stretcher carry out on an exceptionally hot day, a request was lodged for helicopter support from the Coastguard who were thankfully able to send from Prestwick to attend. 'The helicopter was able to winch the casualty from the fell and fly him down to Penrith team members, who had returned to the valley, on the flats beside the reservoir. 'This meant it was only a short stretcher carry back to the waiting ambulance in the car park at Mardale Head. 'We are deeply appreciative of R199 being able to attend as it saved the team a two to three-hour stretcher extraction in scorching temperatures. It was also the first of several Lakes Mountain Rescue jobs that they attended on Saturday.' The rescue involved 13 team members and took four hours.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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Man dies after falling from Blencathra in the Lake District
A MAN has died after falling from Sharp Edge, Blencathra in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called to an incident at 1:39pm on Saturday, July 5. A group of four people were on Sharp Edge when one of them fell to the north side of the ridge and could not be seen. Keswick MRT said: 'The team mobilised with assistance from Penrith MRT. Split into two groups, one team made their way to the casualty whilst the other went to assist the rest of the group off the ridge. Sadly, the man did not survive the fall. 'Many thanks to Coastguard R199 and Penrith MRT for their response and support. 'Our thoughts and condolences go to the man's friends and family.' The call out involved 19 Keswick team members and 11 Penrith team members. It took four hours and 21 minutes.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Runner who injured ankle evacuated by boat from Lake District location
A runner who injured their ankle in the Lake District had to be evacuated from their location by boat. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called to respond to the incident on June 1 by the runner who requested assistance following an injury sustained on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue launched their rescue boat which allowed team members from both organisations to transport the runner across Ullswater to Watermillock. A spokesperson for Penrith MRT said: "Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team asked us to respond to this incident for them as they had an event on at their base. "A runner in an organised event had sustained an ankle injury on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell and requested mountain rescue assistance. "The Patterdale team launched their rescue boat, and 2 team members along with a Penrith team member went to the scene to assess and stabilise the casualty. "A further 8 Penrith team members were transported from Howtown via the boat direct to the scene to evacuate the casualty to the boat. "The casualty was taken across Ullswater to Watermillock and transferred to the waiting ambulance. "Our thanks to Patterdale for sending the boat as this removed an awkward carry along the lake shore path to Howtown." The rescue involved ten Penrith team members and two from Patterdale - it took just over four hours.
