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Incident Report #4 1989
Rock climbing
Monday
23/01/89, 20:35
Gimmer Crag, Gt Langdale
Two male climbers in their twenties were reported overdue by friends. A local farmer heard shouts and saw flashing lights on Gimmer Crag. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer winched the two men (who had become cragfast and were now suffering from exposure) from the rockface. Both men had either little or no experience.
Duration: unknown hours
Team Members: unknown
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