Incident Report #29 2024
A male sustained a knee injury in a fall. He was treated and evacuated in a lengthy operation, with help from Kendal MRT
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A male sustained a knee injury in a fall. He was treated and evacuated in a lengthy operation, with help from Kendal MRT
A mountain leader instructor had the misfortune to suffer an ankle fracture when she slipped. She was treated by the team and evacuated
A climber took a lead fall, ripping out gear and hitting the ground, sustains injuries to both ankles and the lumber area. He was treated and evacuated to an air ambulance for transport to Preston hospital
A woman fell and suffered a facial injury and dizziness. She was treated by team members and evacuated
A male was reported as suffering a head injury in a tent in Mickleden. Initially the fire service was called (it’s a long story!) then requested the team’s assistance. The man was recovered by stretcher then handed over to the ambulance service
A male slipped and sustained a fracture/dislocation of the ankle. He was treated and then evacuated by air ambulance
A woman slipped and sustained a lower leg fracture. She was treated with a splint and pain relief and evacuated.
A walker came across a body while ascending. The team attended and recovered the man’s body
A young man slipped and suffered a serious, deep cut to his knee. Working jointly with Keswick MRT, he was treated and evcuated by air ambulance
A man was reported unconscious near Rydal Cave. By the time we had arrived he had regained consciousness. He was extracted to safety
A woman slipped and sustained an ankle injury. She initially attempted to walk off but it proved too painful. She was treated and evacuated by the team
A man slipped and sustained a suspected lower leg fracture. He was treated by team members and evacuated with help from Kendal MRT
A man suffered a suspected double fracture to his ankle. He was evacuated by stretcher and taken to hospital
A woman slipped and suffered an ankle injury.
A couple were unable to continue when they were overcome by snow and cold. They were located and assisted from the hill in very difficult conditions, during which a helicopter attempted to assist but was unable due to severe weather. Team members endured strong winds and heavy, deep snow. If we had not been able to locate them and get them down, it's fair to say the outcome could have been significantly different
#beadventuresmart
Ask yourself three questions:
Do I know the weather forecast?
Do I have the right skills?
We were called to assist multiple Lakes teams to search for a male overdue from a walk from Seathwaite to Scafell. Team members were tasked to search the Rosset Ghyll and Esk Hause region. He was ultimately located in Piers Ghyll, with serious injuries
A young woman was reported missing with her last known location being reported as Pavey Ark on the 26th. A search was delayed until morning due to the time that had already elapsed, and the dangerous nature of the ground and poor weather. Sadly, a hasty team located the young woman's body around 9 am
She was recovered to Ambleside
Our deepest sympathies go to the young woman's family and friends
In another uncharacteristic pre-lunch call Keswick MRT asked us to attend an incident just across the border between us. They were already committed to an incident on Helvellyn White Side (14) - Keswick Mountain Rescue (keswickmrt.org.uk)
A woman sustained a fractured ankle when she slipped in Wythburn
She was given pain relief and evacuated by stretcher
A young woman phoned for help when overwhelmed by weather at Esk Hause. Very poor phone signal meant information was scant so we set off equipped for most eventualities. She was located uninjured at the bottom of Rossett Ghyll having been assisted down by two other people
#beadventuresmart
Ask yourself three questions
Do I know what the weather will do?
Do I have the right equipment?
Do I have the skills?
Two people requested help when they lost the path above Grasmere. They were assisted in finding their way
A woman slipped and suffered a wrist fracture. She continued valiantly on before being assisted the rest of the way by the team
A male collapsed, initially unconscious. The team was called and evacuated the man to handover to an ambulance
Pub staff noticed flashing lights on White Ghyll crag and raised concern with the team. Team members investigated and found nobody in difficulty. False alarm with good intent
Questionable decision making led to a couple going on to the high fells despite warnings of the approaching storm Isha. Forced to abandon a heavy rucsack they found themselves unable to continue and called for help. With considerable difficulty they were recovered in a joint effort by LAMRT, Patterdale, and RAF Leeming and Valley MRTs. A Coastguard helicopter also attempted access but was unable due to extreme weather conditions
Ask yourself three questions
Do I know what the weather will do?
Do I have the skills?
Do I have the equipment?
We were requested to assist in getting a carer to their client in an isolated location when snow and ice created very difficult road conditions away from main roads
A woman reported double ankle injuries in a slip. She tried to continue to move but was unable. The team was called, with Kendal MRT assisting. The woman was winched in to Rescue 199 Coastguard helicopter and her husband and dog returned to the valley in the company of team members
An apparent distress signal was sighted in the area of Side Pike. Team members met the informant and took a look. Nothing was seen and it was agreed any urgent situation had passed and this was a false alarm with good intent
Two men requested help when they became stuck in the dark. They were located and recovered
Team members travelled to the Cross Fell area to assist with a large scale search that was taking place for an overdue fellrunner. Sadly, the male was located, sadly deceased around midday