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BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Scafell Pike missing boy found by wild campers
Two wild campers who helped in the search of a missing boy have been praised by a mountain rescue team. The youngster became lost from his family and suffered minor injuries while descending Scafell Pike in misty conditions on Friday evening, sparking a helicopter search. The campers, called James and Maisie, were in Great Moss, Upper Eskdale, when they heard the shouts of the boy and sent a 999 text message because there was no phone said "it was a case of right place, right time", while Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) said it was a "great outcome for what was a very worrying situation". The boy was reported as separated from his family just after 19:00 BST in the Scafell said he had been missing for two and half hours and there was growing concern for his who was camping with his partner Maisie on the other side of the mountain, said they heard a helicopter fly over. "We heard then screeches, and we initially thought it was a bird, but then it sounded more human-like."Maisie then spotted a blue figure so we packed up a bag of spare food, extra layers, a map and compass and head torches and headed over." They found the boy and "put two and two together and figured the helicopter was looking for him".James said Great Moss was "probably about as far away from mobile reception as you can get" and "the phones just wouldn't go through"."I was lucky enough to go on a first aid course recently which mentioned pre-registering your phone number with 999 which I had done. "So then I texted the boy's name and the grid reference out". Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, search dogs and a Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick were all deployed in the search. WMRT said the helicopter arrived at the location within 15 minutes of the text being received. "The walker was then flown to Brackenclose to be reunited with his very relieved and grateful family," WMRT said. "A great outcome for what was a very worrying situation." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Well prepared' hiker left 'unable to walk' after re-damaging old knee injury on peak
RESCUERS were called to England's highest peak when a 20 year old hike was left 'unable to walk' following an injury to his knee. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Stockley Bridge at 2;29pm yesterday, May 19 following a call from a 'well prepared' 20 year old hiker, who had re-damaged an old knee injury whilst returning from an ascent of Scafell Pike. In a statement on social media, Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said: "A keen and well prepared 20 year old hiker was returning from an ascent of Scafell Pike when so very close to the finish, at Stockley Bridge above Seathwaite, he went over on his ankle and re-damaged an old injury to his knee. "Unable to walk he had no option but to call for a rescue. On arrival team members gave him some additional pain relief, he had already had some from his own first aid kit, vacuum splinted his leg and carried him to the road from where an ambulance promptly took him to hospital for checks."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mountain rescue Teams called after lone walker 'fainted' on England's highest peak
A LONE walker was rescued from England's highest peak after fainting and was 'having difficulty breathing'. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike at 9:04pm yesterday, May 3 after a kind passer-by stopped to help and called the incident into the team. The casualty was transferred to a stretcher and taken to awaiting ambulance crew. In a statement on social media, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: "The team was called when a lone walker had fainted and was then having difficulty breathing and shivering. A very kind passer-by had stopped to help and called it in. "Once the team was on scene an assessment was made. She was transferred to the team stretcher and then a routine carry was made to Brackenclose. After further assessment by an awaiting ambulance crew the walker was able to be discharged. "We hope the walker has recovered well and would like to recognise the walker who gave up her 3 peaks challenge to provide help to someone in need."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
The bus that takes you to one of UK's highest peaks so you can leave the car at home
Any Boltonians who fancy taking on the country's tallest mountain will have an easier route to the landmark thanks to a new shuttle bus. The new service from Northern, means that should you make the trip up to the Lakes, you could leave the car at home and still climb Scafell Pike - England's highest peak. Running on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until 21 September 2025, the Wasdale Explorer departs from Ravenglass station and runs to Muncaster Castle, Gosforth and Wasdale Head. Wasdale Head is the starting point for scenic walks to Scafell, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Wastwater. Read more: Read more: Read more: To get there from Bolton, catch the direct service to Barrow in Furness, followed by a short train to Ravenglass station, where the bus can be picked up. Buses depart from the station car park for Wasdale Head at 0845, 1045, 1225 and 1355. Ravenglass is also home to the . Customers travelling by train can save money with a combined Northern and Ravenglass & Eskdale ticket, available to buy from station ticket offices and ticket vending machines. The shuttle bus connection is provided by the Lake District National Park Authority to encourage sustainable travel and improve access to the Lakes. Emma Moody, lead strategy adviser on recreation and sustainable development for the Lake District National Park Authority, said: 'The Wasdale Explorer shuttle bus is a brilliant way to explore the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site by leaving the stress of driving at home, particularly in an area of the Lake District where there is little parking. 'For 2025, we've included more journeys that link up with Ravenglass train station, where you can travel to catch the bus along the scenic Cumbria Coast railway line. 'If you're heading to Wasdale to enjoy the beautiful scenery, we encourage you to hop on the train and bus and to leave no trace by taking home any litter." Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: "We've got some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country on our doorstep, and the train really is the easiest and most sustainable way to access the stunning scenery of the Lakes. "We're pleased to support this helpful connection with the Wasdale Explorer, which will enable more people to explore everything this part of the world has to offer without relying on the car. "The connection with the shuttle bus at Ravenglass couldn't be simpler, with trains running every hour from Barrow and Carlisle, and ticket prices as low as £3 when booked in advance." Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Children in Need: Boy with cerebral palsy climbs Scafell Pike for charity
A 10-year-old with cerebral palsy said he is "proud" to have climbed to the top of Scafell Pike to raise money for Children in Need - and now wants to climb Ben and his parents, from Shawbury, in Shropshire, accidentally walked a mile-and-a-half up the wrong peak before realising their mistake. Dad, Liam, said his son took the news well and gave them motivational talks after they moved on to the right was "very emotional" when they reached the top, said Oscar's mum, Steph. Liam explained they had accidentally followed a National Trust footpath up the wrong hill and had to turn their son, whose disability means he has difficulty walking, inspired them to keep going."Oscar just kept pulling us all through," he said. When they reached the summit, Steph said "we all had tears in our eyes".She added: "We'd seen how difficult it was for us, let alone Oscar having to do it on his tiptoes." Oscar wanted to support Children in Need after seeing coverage on TV and wanted to help "all the people that don't have money and can't afford a house or more food".Scafell Pike, in the Lake District, is the tallest mountain in England at 978m (3,200ft).Oscar said it was "very, very big" and described how every time they thought they were getting close to the summit, "it kept going up and up".When asked about his next challenge, Oscar said he had set his sights on scaling Ben Nevis - Scotland's highest Scafell Pike climb has so far raised £1,185, which Liam said showed "a lot about Oscar and how he inspires others". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
