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Incident Report #55 1988

Fellwalking, D of E group expedition

26/10/88, 06:50

Angle Tarn, Gt Langdale

Wednesday

Severe gales and heavy rain destroyed the tents of 5 teenage girls camping at Angle Tarn. Most of their clothing etc. was also blown away. Two girls raised the alarm and the Team and an RAF helicopter brought the remainder of the party off the fells. They were suffering from exposure.

Duration: unknown hours

Team Members: unknown

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue

Low Fold, 1 Old Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DN

Registered Charity No. 1080132. Company No. 03939625

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