Incidents

A 14 year old youth slipped breaking his left arm; the informant gave incorrect location and travelled 2 miles more than necessary before raising the alarm, resulting in a considerable delay.

A 25 year old woman collapsed at Stickle Tarn and was carried part way down Mill Gill by friends. The Team stretchered the casualty off the hill. (Possible virus infection.)

Two climbers were reported to have been avalanched in North Gully. The Team was called to investigate, nothing found but other climbers said that two climbers were avalanched 500 feet and walked away unhurt.

A 20 year old man, part of an Outward Bound Group, slipped on snow and ice at Ore Gap sustaining head injuries from his ice axe. He continued down suffering bouts of unconsciousness before finally collapsing. Search dogs assisted in locating the casualty who was flown to hospital by RAF Helicopter.

During heavy rain a 60 year old man fell in Browney Gill receiving serious head and spinal injuries. The Team assisted by KendalMRT performed a very difficult and prolonged evacuation, hauling the stretcher out of the gill and crossing flooded rivers to reach the road.

Many people from several Teams were involved in the search for the search dog 'Loch' who went missing during incident 7. Loch, whose handler is a member of LAMRT, was found safe and well.

The Team along with other Teams and a Helicopter, assisted the Patterdale Team in a massive search for a 57 year old Liverpool man who failed to return during the blizzards of the previous day. Incredibly after being missing for 24 hours he was found alive but unfortunately died shortly afterwards.

The Team was requested to take baby food to the Kirkstone Pass Inn where two families had been stranded in the blizzards of the previous day. The Team's specially equipped Land Rover reached the pass and brought the families back to Windermere Police station.

Three middle-aged men were reported to be in difficulties in atrocious weather conditions. The Team found them at Thresthwaite Mouth suffering from exhaustion/exposure, they were escorted to safety.

Team members assisted Coniston MRT when three people fell a considerable distance down a gully in blizzard conditions. Two were uninjured and the third sustained a broken leg and back injuries. A Helicopter from RAF Boulmer flew the injured to hospital.

A 39 year old Ambleside man fell 50 feet down a snow filled gully sustaining a compound fracture to an ankle. The Team stretchered the casualty to waiting Ambulance in Patterdale.

Flashing lights were seen on Wansfell by numerous people. On investigation it was found that two boys had been flashing the distress signal. Nobody was in need of assistance but the Team escorted the group off the hill.

Two flares were seen in the Low Pike area by a local man. Team members searched the area but nothing was found. Search called off at 11.30 prn.

A father and son from Formby were reported missing. 14 search dogs from Lakes, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cleveland areas called to assist and flown to the area by a helicopter from RAF Boulmer. Found about midday safe and well, had been totally lost. Wasdale and Keswick teams also assisted.

Whilst collecting holly, a 58 year old man from Preston fell 15' from a tree. Team found the casualty being walked down, he was rather confused and drowsy. Possibly been unconscious for some time. Later revealed he sustained a hairline fracture to his skull.

The Wasdale and Keswick teams requested our assistance when 2 schoolboys were reported missing. Searchdogs checked the Rossett Gill, Angle Tarn, Esk Hause areas. At first light small group of team members airlifted to Scafell by a helicopter from RAF Boulmer about mid day, boys found safe and well in Eskdale.

The manager from the ODG reported constant flashing lights on thcfcllside. A small party with search dogs found the problem on Pike Howe. A fire, that had been smouldering on a path had 'f!ared-up'. Path repair gang working nearby during the day.

A small group of team members and the AIB flown to crash site by a helicopter from RAF Boulmer. By late afternoon, with site investigations completed, the wreckage was made secure — trundled down the gulley to screes below. Everyone flown back to Ambleside.

A helicopter from RAF Boulmer flew team, police, RAF MRT's and the Department of Transport Aircraft Investigation Branch to site to recover the pilot's remains. Assisted AIB with examination of wreckage etc. Airlifted to Ambleside Rugby field late afternoon.

Cumbria Police notified the team a light aircraft was missing. Then fellwalkers reported it had crashed in low cloud at top of gulley and exploded. When the team found the wrecked 'Saratoga', the intense fire had burnt the pilots body beyond recognition. Guarded overnight by RAF Linton and RAF Stafford MRT's. Helicopters from RAF Boulmer and Valley forced back due to adverse weather conditions.

Two youths at ODG campsite reported lights on the fell. A small group investigated lights and informants. False alarm with good intent. Rest of team on stand by at Ambleside base.

During a training hike, a 14 year old youth from Essex collapsed. He was rested then the group pressed on. The youth collapsed again suffering from exhaustion/hypothermia. Given 'hot air' therapy and stretchered to team vehicle. Seen by team doctor at ODG base, then taken to High Close YHA.

Because of wrong information and location, the team was on the Loughrigg side of Rydal Water looking for a 16 year old female from Morecambe. Ankle bootees may have caused her to fall and sustain a fracture to her right leg. Stretchered to Hart Head Farm to an awaiting ambulance.
 

A search was mounted when a 64 year old man from Kendal was reported missing by his wife. Search dogs checked the usual paths and tracks. Eventually found at Brotherilkeld, Eskdale safe and well. 2 other 'lost' walkers also found at same location.

Fellrunners reported a competitor had fallen and injured his leg. Team responded and 'medical sac' was despatched onto the fell. Then notified the 30 year old man had been assisted down. Team returned to base.

The team went to the assistance of a 37 year old local man who slipped and fractured his leg whilst out walking his dog. An ambulance was called first but could not reach the scene. Team stretchered him to ambulance.

Towards the end of a group walk a 56 year old man from Keighley collapsed from a possible heart attack. When team arrived, pronounced dead, then conveyed body to roadside.

After becoming parted in very thick mist at Esk Hause, 3 members from a walking club near Southport were reported missing. Team searched without success till 3.45 am. The 3 men came off the fell at 8.30 am, had spent a cold and wet night on Borrowdale side of Stake Pass.

When a 16 year old youth from West Yorkshire collapsed at the end of the second days hike, he was 'hyper ventilating'. The condition was eased and he was stretchered-to NDG, where an ambulance took him to Kendal Hospital.

The team assisted by RAF Linton MRT and RAF Stafford MRT went to the aid of a 33 year old climber from Northampton who fell 40' onto a small ledge. She sustained fractured ribs, spinal and leg injuries. Stretcher lowered 80' to base of crag, then conveyed to the ODG to an awaiting ambulance.

Smooth soled boots may have caused a 19 year old female from Colchester to slip during heavy rain. She fractured her lower leg, stretchered to team ambulance then transferred to county at Ambleside Ambulance Station,

The helicopter from RAF Boulmer, that was training in our area, was diverted to pick up a 16 year old youth from Windermere, who had head injuries and a dislocated shoulder. Team members escorted rest of family down the fell.

A heart attack may have caused a 56 year old man from Liverpool to collapse. The team and Kendal MRT responded. Teams and doctor tried in vain to keep him alive after he suffered a second attack. The man died |usl before a helicopter from RAF Boulmer arrived. Everyone airlifted to Ambleside.

The team went to the aid of a 23 year old man from Hertfordshire who decided to climb solo and unroped. He slipped and fell 20' to base of crag fracturing his left leg and incurring minor head injuries — no helmet worn.

Whilst on a family outing, a 46 year old man from Surrey, who was wearing smooth soled training shoes was distracted by his dogs and fell over. He suffered a fracture to his lower leg.

During a heavy rainstorm a 52 year old lady from Liverpool slipped on a wet path and fractured her lower leg. Assisted by members from RAF Stafford MRT.

A search was mounted when a 43year old man from Aberdeen failed to return from a walk. Team assisted by search dogs and Keswick MRT. Located him at 2.05 am near Pike-o'-Blisco. Team a'so found some police cadets who were missinp. Everyone escorted to safety.

There was a report from Chapel Stile phone box that there was a person with a broken ankle at Lingmoor Tarn. Team responded and searched the surrounding areas with negative results. MALICIOUS HOAX.

The team went to the assistance of a 30 year old female from Oldham when 2 'protection runners' came out and failed to arrest her 20' fall. She suffered spinal and minor body injuries. Evacuated to ambulance at the ODG.

A16 year old youth from Hertfordshire fell about 80' from a rock face. He sustained very serious multiple injuries. A helicopter from RAF Valley flew casualty and team doctor to Preston Royal Hospital. Dead on arrival.

Parents raised the alarm when 2 young men failed to return from a fellwalk. The team assisted by search dogs and Keswick MRT located both men in Borrowdale.

The team went to the aid of a 12 year old scout from Hull when he fell 15 feet from a tree. He sustained a fractured collarbone, spinal and thigh injuries. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Whilst on a youth group outing an 11 year old boy from Hampshire slipped on track and suffered a very serious knee injury. Stretchered to team vehicle then to county ambulance.

Three youths were 'instructed' to enter a 3 foot diameter drainage pipe for a short distance. Two returned, but the 18 year old from Kent failed to appear. Alarm raised at 11.15 am, call went to the Cave Rescue Organisation at Settle. Team alerted 11 hours later locating the youth safe and well, still in the pipe.

A small group of team members helped down a 74 year old man from Ambleside. Had fallen twice and sustained injuries to his leg and hip. Treated and driven home.

During the evacuation from rescue No. 26, it was reported that a 59 year old lady from Grasmere had fallen and fractured her lower leg. The helicopter was diverted, it flew team members to the site and airlifted casualty to Ambleside.

A 52 year old man from Coventry collapsed and died possibly a heart attack. Pronounced dead when team reached the scene. Assisted by a helicopter from RAF Boulmer.

Loose bootlace may have caused a 57 year old lady from Kendal to 'trip up'. She sustained fractures to her collarbone and humerous. Stretchered to teams ambulance then transferred to a county ambulance.

Patterdale MRT requested our assistance when a 32 year old man from Harrogate failed to meet up with the rest of his army group after taking an alternative route. Found dead in a gulley by a search dog at 5.30 am. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer flew the body off the hillside.

The team went to the aid of a 53 year old man from Birmingham who collapsed with chest pains. Treated as a possible heart attack, stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Whilst on a club walk, a 57 year old man from Wetherby collapsed and died from a heart attack. The team conveyed the body from the fellside.

A father from Surrey reported two teenage boys missing in the Snarker Pike area. After a small search, found safe and well on a car park in Ambleside. They had followed other walkers to Fairfield.

The team went to the assistance of a 56 year old lady from Ambleside who fetl and suffered a serious knee injury. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Plimsoles may have caused a 41 year old female from Surrey to slip on rough path and sustain a possible fracture to her lower leg. Stretchered to NDG.

The team was requested to stretcher a 51 year old lady from St Albans, who had abdominal and chest pains, down a narrow track to an awaiting ambulance.

When a 66 year old man from Carlisle failed to return home from a walk, his family raised the alarm. Eleven search dogs (SARDA) scoured the mist shrouded fells all night. At first light extra teams from Furness, Kendal, Bowland-Pennine and RAF Linton MRT covered the complex area again. About mid day gentleman found dead near Pike-o'-Stickie. Helicopters from RAF Boulmer and Valley also assisted.

At 24 year old climber from London, having gone off the recognised route tried to reverse some hard moves and fell 40'. He sustained head, chest, spinal and leg injuries. Stretcher lowered over difficult ground, then carried to an awaiting ambulance.

Easedale Tarn, Grasmere

A 13 year old youth from York collapsed with exhaustion/hypothermia during cold, windy snow showers. The team, assisted by Kendal MRT 're-warmed' the casualty and stretchered him off the fell. The rest of group escorted to safety. All checked over by Team Doctor.

The team, assisted by members from RAF Valley MRT went to the aid of a 42 year old man from York who slipped on rough track and sustained a serious knee injury. Stretchered to team's ambulance and transferred at Ambleside Ambulance Station for Kendal Hospital.

The cold and heavy rain may have caused a 15year old girl from County Kilkenny to collapse with hypothermia. When the team and Kendal MRT found the girl, she had recovered enough to be escorted down. After some searching and telephone calls, other children found safe and well at Haweswater. Also assisted by Patterdale MRT and RAF Valley MRT.

A16 year old youth, who's friend had fallen and broken his leg walked down to Grasmere to raise the alarm. He could not read a map and had no idea where the casualty was on the fell. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer was called to assist and eventually found casualty at Far Easedale,

The team assisted by RAF Linton and RAF Stafford MRT's went to the aid of a 60 year old female from Hampshire who slipped on wet fellside and fractured her left leg. Stretchered to roadside. Private transport to hospital.
 

The team assisted by RAF Linton and RAF Stafford MRT's went to the aid of a 60 year old female from Hampshire who slipped on wet fellside and fractured her left leg. Stretchered to roadside. Private transport to hospital.
 

During heavy rain and gale force winds, a 17 year old female from Bury collapsed with exhaustion and hypothermia. Treated with the 'Reviva' (hot air re-warming device) at the scene. Patterdale MRT assisted with the evacuation down to Deepdale.

The team went to the assistance of a 71 year old man from Manchester who slipped on a wet path and sustained a fracture to his lower leg. Stretchered to team ambulance then transferred to county ambulance for Kendal Hospital.

At mid day 14 teenage students from Plymouth left Thunacar Knott en-route for Mickleden. They failed to reach the ODG. A search was instigated with the Keswick team checking Langstrath. Eventually located near Angle Tarn suffering from exhaustion. 'Re-warmed', given hot drinks and plenty of food then escorted to safety. Low cloud and snow showers hampered the operation.

A 21 year old man from Crosby fell 500' from rocks near top of snow/ice climb. He sustained back, leg and very serious head in|uries. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer flew team doctor and unconscious casualty to Lancaster Hospital. Later transferred to Preston Royal Hospital. His condition was critical for some time.

A fellwalker reported to the police that two people seemed to be in difficulties on a frozen section of the Rake. Team searched the area — negative results.

Deep snow and iced-up roads prevented the local ambulance attending to an 80 year old man who was very poorly with a heart condition. Using No 2 Landrover with its special studded tyres, team members conveyed the gentleman from his home to Ambleside Ambulance Station.

Having just returned from call out number 1, the team was called again. Two youths from Leyland, with inadequate clothing and footwear, fell some distance over snow covered ledges. Casualty with pelvic, leg injuries and exposure was stretcher lowered over the main buttress to base of crag, whilst second casually with exposure was lowered down Kilnshaw Chimney.

The team went to the assistance of a 17 year old youth from Leyland who sustained head, back and leg injuries when he fell 400' out of a snow filled gulley onto screes. His equipment and training shoes were unsuitable for the snow and ice conditions. Local climbers in the vicinity assisted with evacuation.

The team went to the aid of a 49 year old lady from Bristol who slipped on fellside and fractured her lower leg.

A small group came across a 46 year old man from Whetherby who had collapsed with a heart attack and exposure. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer airlifted the casualty and the group, who were now very cold to the N.D.G. hotel. Then flew casualty to Whitehaven hospital.
 

A 35 year old man from Luton slipped on steep-wet fellside and sustained a leg and knee injury. Conveyed by stretcher to an awaiting ambulance.

The team was asked to assist Keswick and Wasdale teams to search for a missing fellwalker who became parted from his friend. Located safe and well 11.00 pm near Piers Gill by Wasdale team. S.A.R.D.A. also assisted.

Very severe gales, hail storms and torrential rain during the night blew away tents and equipment causing 13 people to suffer from exposure. Some incredible flying by helicopters from R.A.F. Boulmer and Valley was demonstrated during the evacuation. The serious cases flow in to hospital. The rest, along with the team and equipment flown to Ambleside rugby field.

The team went to the assistance of a 74 year old lady from Sussex who had fallen over on rough ground and fractured her lower leg.

During a school outing a 15 year old youth from London slipped on steep fellside and fractured his ankle.

A search was mounted when two men were reported overdue on a walk Seathwaite-Langdale. Eventually located safe and well in Borrowdale 12.01 am.

The team went to the aid of a 64 year old man from Congleton who had collapsed on footpath with a possible heart attack. Seen by team doctor and stretchered to White Moss Common to an awaiting ambulance.

2 men from Newcastle who had severe stomach pains were transported to Health Centre to be seen by team doctor. Possible food poisoning. 1 man had an ankle injury.

The team was alerted when a man with a "C.B." radio came across a 16 year old girl from Cheshire who had collapsed due to exhaustion. Assisted by Kendal M.R.T. and stretchered to N.D.G. Hotel, then by private transport back to O.P. Centre.

A 50 year old lady from Ponteland stumbled on rough path and suffered a possible fracture to her lower leg. The team stretchered her to Stoolend Farm. Assisted by several members of Bowland-Pennine M.R.T.

The team went to the assitance of a 59 year old man from Widnes who got off course and fell a short distance down a gulley. A small sapling saved him from falling any further. He sustained head and chest injuries and a broken leg. The small tree survived intact!

Many reports of flashing lights were seen on summit. The team investigated and found some campers bedding down for the night - no assistance required, search called off 1.05 am.

Torrential rain and 50-60 m.p.h. gales during the night blew away tents and equipment and this caused 2 teenagers from Derbyshire to suffer from exposure. Assisted by Kendal M.R.T.

A 16 year old youth from Morecambe, who had just recovered from a fractured leg, fell over and it seemed to have broken again in the same place. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

The team went to the assistance of a 19 year old man from Newby Bridge, who had fallen 60' to base of crag during a solo attempt of "Pluto". He sustained spinal iniuries and a broken leg.

During an Outdoor Pursuit Group night exercise, a 16 year old youth from Surrey slipped on the wet path and dislocated his knee cap.

Suspect navigation in low cloud may have caused a 32 year old man from Shropshire to become lost in the Crinkle Crags area. Using C.B. radio he kept in contact with his wife, who alerted the team. Eventually located on The Band and escorted to safety.

It was reputed that a rock hold gave way when a 22 year old man from Sunderland deviated off route and fell 70'. He suffered very severe head injuries and was flow to Whitehaven hospital by helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer but was found to be dead on arrival.

Whilst preparing to start a route a 26 year old female from Liverpool was hit and pinned to the ground when a large rockfall occured. She sustained fractures to her skull, collar-bone, arm. leg and other serious m|unes. As a "Joint Exercise" on Oakhowe Crags was taking place, the team and Bowland-Pennine M.R.T. responded to the alert. She was lowered 40' to a flat area and a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer winched up and flew the casualty to Whitehaven Hospital.

An 83 year old man from London collapsed on track near Tarn Treated by team doctor and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

2 walkers last seen on Wetside Edge, failed to reach Coniston. As the night search proved negative the Coniston team requested our assistance. 5 teams scoured the mist shrouded fells. Eventually located in Eskdale at 3.30 pm.

An 11 year old girl from Hartford stumbled and crashed into a fence post. She was unconscious for 10 minutes. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.
 

Whilst leading "D" route, a 29 year old female from Stockport fell 30' onto Ash Tree Ledge and suffered a broken leg and lacerations. Lowered to safety and stretchered down the fell. Assisted by R.A.F. St. Athans and Kendal M.R.T.S.

The team and R.A.F. St. Athans M.R.T. just completed Rescue No. 18 turned out again when a 40 year old man from Kendal fell 50' to base of crag. He sustained severe head and other multiple injuries. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer winched up casualty and team doctor and flew both to hospital

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 65 year old lady from the U.S.A. to slip and sustain a fractured ankle. Assisted by R.A.F. St. Athans M.R.T.

There was a report of a 34 year old female from Bolton "collapsed" near the tarn. When team found this lady she had recovered. Escorted down the fellside.

A 49 year old lady from Chester slipped on steep wet fellside and sustained a fracture to her lower leg.

The team went to the assistance of a 32 year old fell runner from Birmingham who stumbled and fractured his ankle. Transported in team Landrover to ambulance station for transfer to Kendal hospital.

A radio enthusiast, received at Heysham an S.O.S. when a 39 year old man from Blackburn collapsed and died whilst on a club walk. The team was called and they conveyed the body down the fellside.

Town shoes may have caused a 54 year old lady from Cleveland to slip on wet track and fracture her lower leg. Stretchered to Low Wood Hotel car park then by ambulance to hospital.

During an Outdoor Activity Session a 16 year old youth from Manchester slipped on wet rocks and dislocated his knee cap. Team secured him on a stretcher then hauled up 30' from the beck and carried to an awaiting ambulance.

A 39 year old man from Leyland slipped from an ice covered path and fell 400' into a snow covered gulley. He sustained head, chest and leg injuries. Stretcher lowered to safety then conveyed down the fell to an awaiting ambulance.

Whilst taking a short cut an 18 year old youth from Colchester slipped and fell down 80' down a shallow gulley. He sustained head, leg, spinal and buttock injuries.

The team assisted by S.A.R.D.A. mounted a search for a 31 year old man from Langdale who was reported missing. Found safe and well by a search dog near Stake Pass at 4.00 am. Strong winds and deep snow hampered the search.

Details were received from a very dubious source that 9 poorly equipped walkers needed rescuing. Bearing this suspect information in mind team searched till midnight - negative results.

A 61 year old gentleman from Ulverston collapsed with a possible heart attack near the top of Rossett. Pronounced dead when team member reached site. Assisted by a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer.

The team assisted Kendal M.R.T. when a serious multiple casualty situation occured at the head of Kentmere. Blizzards, ice and fresh deep snow hampered the night operation. Casualties from both groups located in the early hours and eventually flown to hospital by R.A.F. helicopters from Boulmer and Valley. Assisted by other Lakes teams and RAF. Linton and R.A.F. Stafford M.R.T.s.

The Team went to the assistance of a 14 year old youth from Bury who fell on ice covered path near Tarn and fractured his ankle. Located in Rossett Ghyll and carried to safety. Seen by Team Doctor at base. Injured leg re-splinted for journey in private car to Bury hospital.

Very icy fellside may have been the cause when a 69 year old female from Dublin slipped and sustained wrist, arm, shoulder fractures. Stretchered to Oaks Farm then by ambulance to Lancaster hospital.

A search was mounted when a report of shouts was heard on Lingmoor area. Negative results after 3 hours. Assisted by a search dog with R.A.F. Stafford M.R.T. in attendance at base. Weather: Raining, snow-ice patches.
 

A 51 year old man from Ambleside fell about 25ft and sustained a complicated fracture to his lower leg/ankle. Stretcher lowered 200ft down gulley and carried over snow covered boulders to Kirkstone. Then by ambulance to Lancaster hospital. Both climbers very experienced.

During a family walk a 75 year old man from Newby Bridge slipped on very wet hillside and suffered a fracture to his lower leg.

The Team went to the assistance of a 47 year old female from Chorley who slipped on very icy ridge path and fractured her lower leg.

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 52 year old lady from Todmorden to fall and suffer a fracture to her lower leg. Conditions underfoot, very icy.

Town shoes may have caused a 50 year old female from Somerset to slip on muddy stones and sustained a fractured tibia and fibia.

Poor footwear may have caused a 45 year old man from Preston to slip on wet fellside and sustain fracture to his lower leg. Not at location given, found at White Moss Common car Park.

A search was mounted for a 30 year old man from Surrey whose car was found at Brown Howe. Search dogs and Teams from Coniston, Millom, Furness, Kendal and R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. also in attendance. Negative results.

The Team went to the assistance of a 60 year old female from Liverpool who slipped on very wet fellside and fractured her ankle.

A 48 year old man from Leeds who was scrambling, dislodged a rock onto his foot. He sustained a fractured ankle. Stretchered to Brimmer Head Farm.

Two men failed to return to the O.D.G. by nightfall and a search was instigated. Both men slightly under the influence of drink eventually located and returned to Hotel. Assisted by search dogs.

Many teams from the Lakes, Pennines, Yorkshire and Teams from R.A.F. Linton and Stafford searched for a 30 year old Preston woman suffering from depression. Her body was found near Hodge Close Road 5th    October, assisted by search dogs and a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer.

A rambling club from Croydon had problems when two group members suffered injuries. Using search dogs they were located. The 47 year old female had a fractured ankle, the 65 year old man a sprained ankle. Evacuated to Wrynose Pass.

Very wet fellside may have caused a 54 year old man from Kent to slip and sustain fractures to his tibia and fibula.

The Team went to the aid of a 54 year old man from Essex who slipped on main path and seriously injured his femur. This was an old fracture that occurred a few years ago.

A search was mounted for a Middlesex couple reported missing. Assisted by search dogs from Keswick, Wasdale and Langdale. Found safe and well at 8.15am near Calf Cove.

Whilst on a practice run, a 23 year old man from Hampstead stumbled from path and sustained head and back injuries. Conveyed to Ambleside Health Centre.

A 26 year old female from Mapperley became "Crag-Fast" and frightened on the rake. Climbers helped her off. Team found her at Stickle Tarn and escorted down

Training shoes may have caused a 46 year old man from Knaresborough to slip on wet fellside and sustain a fracture to his lower leg.

Town shoes may have been the cause when a 69 year old woman from Liverpool slipped on rocks and suffered thigh and leg injuries. Taken to Lancaster hospital.

Whilst climbing out of the upper section of Crinkle Ghyll a 20 year old male from Solihull fell a short distance when a rock hold broke loose. He sustained a compound fracture to his wrist. Stretchered to an awaiting ambulance, assisted by Kendal M.R.T.

Very greasy rocks may have caused a 16 year old female from Surrey to fall 100ft onto screes and sustain a fractured skull and other serious injuries. A helicopter from R. A. F. Boulmer airlifted Team Doctor to the scene and assisted with the evacuation. Kendal M.R.T also in attendance. Weather conditions: Low cloud, raining at times.

The Team went to the aid of a 25 year old female from Leyland who fractured her ankle and was assisted down by friends. Located in Mickleden.

Many people reported "Cries of Help" in the above areas. A search lasting 4 hours produced negative results.

A family party from Kent got onto difficult ground in the Gorge. Their 13 year old son became "Crag-Fast" on steep scree. Taken off unhurt, guided to safety and escorted down.

As the Team responded to call-out 35, information was received that a 20 year old female from Darlington had slipped and fractured her ankle. Main part of Team diverted and Patterdale M.R.T. requested to assist. But cancelled as casualty was found low down on the Tongue Ghyll track. Taken to Penrith hospital by private car.

A 27 year old Asian lady from Manchester dressed in Sari and loose shoes slipped from rocks at centre of waterfall. She fell 30ft into a deep pool and suffered shock and slight exposure. Hauled to safe ground using ropes etc.

Whilst "paddling", a 25 year old man from Essex had an epileptic fit and was unconscious for some time. Dragged from Tarn by passing walkers. A helicopter was called but was cancelled when the Team arrived and found the man slowly recovering. Stretchered to safety and treated by Team Doctors.

Town shoes may have been the cause, when a 50 year old man from Blyth slipped near summit viewpoint and fractured his lower leg. Slippery conditions underfoot.

An informant who descended Langstrath reported an A.T.C. Group member had exhaustion. Keswick Team leader alerted this Team and on arrival at the Tarn found 8 teenagers from Manchester suffering from exposure, 2 serious. A Wessex helicopter from R.A. F. Leconfield did some incredible flying in severe gale force winds and heavy rain to pluck 5 from near the top of Rossett. The others escorted to safety. Assisted by Patterdale M.R.T.

Due to faulty handling near a naked flame, a camping-gas cylinder ignited the tent and its occupants. Two youths from Skelmersdale sustained burns to face, hands, legs and were badly shocked, one youth escorted to safety, the other stretchered down and rushed to Kendal Hospital in Team's ambulance.

A 59 year old man from Birkenhead collapsed whilst on a walk with his wife. When the Team reached the site the gentleman was pronounced dead. A helicopter from R. A. F. Boulmer assisted with the evacuation to the N.D.G. Hotel.
 

Information was received that a 33 year old runner from Chorley had broken his leg near the summit. Not at that location. Next location was Fox Ghyll. This was also negative. Eventually found limping along road near Ambleside Rugby Club. Treated at Clubhouse by Team Doctor.

After some late night revelry an 18 year old Student from a local training centre fell 30ft from the roof of the Bridge House and sustained spinal and internal injuries. Horizontally raised out of the beck on a stretcher to an awaiting ambulance.

Whilst on a family walk a 68 year old man from Liverpool collapsed whilst ascending the track. Taken by Teams ambulance to Ambleside Health Centre.

A 17 year old youth from Edinburgh who slipped on Dolly Wagon Pike and fractured his ankle was carried by friends towards Raise Beck. Located by Team members and taken to Ambleside Health Centre, then by private car to hospital.

During a group walk a 66 year old man from Sunderland collapsed and died from a possible heart attack. The Team conveyed the body down the fellside.

A 1 7 year old youth from Birkenhead suffered an epileptic fit, then wandered away from main group. Eventually found unconscious and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance then to hospital.

A search was mounted for 2 climbers from Sheffield who set off at 5.30pm to climb a route without torches. Reported overdue by friends. Area searched with negative results but found in the valley, safe and well at 2.30am.

The Team, assisted by Bowland Pennine M.R.T., went to the aid of a 24 year old man from Nottingham who had collapsed with exhaustion whilst en-route from Wasdale to Helvellyn. He was taken by Teams ambulance to Ambleside Health Centre.

Whilst on an Army exercise a 19 year old soldier from Catterick was reported missing. Assisted by 8 search dogs and teams from Kendal, Patterdale, Bowland-Pennine. Found safe and well the next day by a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer.

After finishing a climb a 22 year old man from St. Helens fell 40ft to base pf crag. He was found unconscious and had very severe head injuries, died later in hospital.
 

During a family outing a 70 year old man from Ambleside collapsed on footpath with a possible heart attack. He recovered and was stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

A search was mounted for 2, 20 year old females from Liverpool University rambling group reported missing. Assisted by R.A.F. Leeming M.R.T. and search dogs from Langdale,
Keswick, North Yorks and Lancashire. Found O D.G. campsite, Group Leader had overlooked note left in tent.
 

The Team went to the assistance of a 52 year old man from Worcester who slipped on steep, wet ground and fractured his lower leg. Weather conditions: Snow showers, cold.

Information was received that a 24 year old soldier from Catterick had fallen during an abseil and sustained spinal injuries. Located in the back of a 3 ton truck outside the Three Shires Hotel. Unloaded and taken to hospital by ambulance.

The Patterdale Team requested our assistance when a 27 year old female from Colorado, U.S.A. fell from The Rock Chimney' on the edge. Both Teams met up on summit plateau and stretchered casualty down toWythburn. Weather conditions: Showers, cold, misty.

A 26 year old man from Carrickfergus collapsed with exhaustion/mild exposure. The group leader placed him in a survival shelter and made hot drinks etc. Taken to Ambleside Health Centre for check up, then with rest of group in Mobile 3 to their Patterdale Camp.

Very slippery conditions underfoot may have caused a 65 year old lady from Sutton Coldfield to fall and sustain a compound fracture to her leg.

During an elderly group walk, a 64 year old man from Windermere slipped on very wet fellside and fractured his lower leg.

The Team went to the aid of a 49 year old man from Bridgend who fell 25ft. to base of crag and sustained pelvic injuries and fractures to his arm and leg.

A 20 year old man from Blackburn on a solo walk via Scafell was reported missing. The
 
Team and Keswick M.R.T., assisted by 8 search dogs, searched all night with negative results. Found 10.50am safe and well in Keswick. Weather conditions: Gales and heavy rain.

A search was mounted for 2 teenage climbers from Stourbridge overdue from rock climb. One climber found but his friend was last seen near top of crag. Eventually located missing climber unhurt amongst boulders at East Raven Crag. They had no torches.

Whilst en-route to call-out No.7 there was a report of a 47 year old female from Darlington who had slipped on very wet fellside and sustained a fracture to her lower leg. Half of Team diverted to assist.

The Team went to the assistance of a 19 year old female from Plymouth who had collapsed with mild exposure. Located Middlefell Farm, having been carried down by friends.

A group of 5 teenagers tried to descend steep, dangerous rocks, four became cragfast and one fell some distance onto a ledge sustaining spinal injuries and a broken leg. He was stretcher lowered to safety. The others were treated for incipient exposure, then escorted off. Assisted by Kendal M.R.T. Weather conditions: Driving Rain, very cold, misty at times.

The Team went to the assistance of a 16 year old female from Surrey who slipped on very wet fellside and sustained a fracture to her lower leg.

A search was mounted when a 53 year old man and his teenage daughter from Farnborough became detached from main group in poor weather. Found safe and well in the Langstrath valley.   Assisted by search dogs.

A family from Cambridge lost their 41/2 year old son whilst walking around the Tarn. The Team assisted by a search dog found the boy safe and well in a field near Tarn.

The team investigated many reports of flashing lights above the crags. Eventually found two male climbing instructors from Bowness on a 'Pretend Bivi'. To avoid any more confusion they were escorted down.

A 63 year old woman from St. Bees slipped on a frozen path. She fractured her arm and was stretchered to White Moss Common in blizzard conditions.

A fellwalker who was on the Band noticed flashing lights indicating the distress signal. Team searched Crinkles and surrounding areas, negative results.

A local farmer reported sighting a red flare. 3 groups searched Far East Raven, Dungeon Ghyll and Pike Howe. Negative results.
Weather conditions: Fresh snow, iced paths, blizzards at times

A full scale search was mounted when 2 elderly gentlemen from Epsom, who were last seen at 1.00pm failed to arrive at Langdale. Six Lake District teams, R.A.F Linton M.R.T. and S.A.R.D.A., assisted by a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer, scoured the mist-shrouded fells. Located Martcrag Moor at 11.30am 22/11 /84. Both persons exhausted and suffering from incipient exposure. Airlifted to safety and flown to Ambleside Health Centre. Weather conditions: Heavy rain during the night, low cloud.

Cumbria Police requested the team to search for a 28 year old man from Bury who was suffering from severe depression. Located near lake shore, escorted to safety.

Whilst on a college outing a 16 year old girl from Blackpool slipped on very wet ground and suffered a severe knee injury. Fashion town shoes may have caused this accident. Rest of party had dubious footwear/clothing. Weather: heavy rain, windy, very wet fellside.

The team went to the aid of a 68 year old man from West Lothian who had slipped on very wet fellside and fractured his lower leg.
 

A 39 year old Preston female on a rambling club walk slipped on very wet fellside and fractured her lower leg. Stretchered to teams Land Rover then to Troutbeck Park Farm to a waiting ambulance.

The team went to the assistance of a 56 year old man from North Berwick who was pulled over by his dog and fractured his left arm.

A 31 year old Leeds man slipped on very wet rocks, dislocated his shoulder, and suffered from exposure. Not at location given. Eventually found and helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer flew casualty with companion suffering from slight exposure to Whitehaven Hospital Weather conditions: cold, low cloud, raining.

The team and R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. having just completed rescue 44 was called out again for a 21 year old female from Barrow who fractured her lower leg when she slipped on loose rock. She was lowered down the Gully on a stretcher, then conveyed down the fellside.

The team and R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. went to the aid of a 27 year old man from Middlesex who fell 40 feet when his belay harness came undone. He suffered spinal and hand injuries and a compound fractured right foot.

A man aged 74 from Edinburgh fell at the Bad Step and sustained fatal injuries. The team and R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. was alerted. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer, on exercise in the area, diverted to assist and flew the body down to Ambleside.

The team searched for 4 hours when a 35 year old Leigh man, who was a member of a rambling party, was reported missing. Located in Hawkshead village uninjured.

Ankle Wellingtons may have caused a 70 year old man from Bowness to slip on wet fellside and suffer a fracture to his lower leg.

The team having just completed rescue 39, was called out again for a 61 year old Chelmsford female who had fallen and sustained a fractured arm and shoulder.

The team was alerted when a 67 year old man from Alberta, Canada, slipped and fractured his lower leg. Stretchered down to Stickle Barn.

A sub-group was called to assist a local doctor when a man collapsed and needed to be evacuated by stretcher to ambulance.

The Coniston team requested our assistance when; 4 teenage girls were reported missing overnight whilst on a DoE expedition between Elterwater and Coniston. Located at Seathwaite Tarn uniniured. S.A.R.D.A. and Millom teams assisted. Weather conditions: very misty, raining.

The team assisted by R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. went to the aid of a Sussex youth who slipped on rocks and sustained a fractured patella.

A 55 year old woman from Ashby Parva was pulled across sharp rocks by her dog. A diagnosis later revealed a hairline fracture of the skull and cuts to her face requiring 31 stitches, also a broken nose and a fractured ankle were dealt with.

It was reported that two females aged 17 and 21 were missing. Team assisted Keswick M.R.T. and S.A.R.D.A. to search Langstrath, Rossett Ghyll and Angle Tarn areas. Located at 10.00am 14/8/84 at Ambleside. Had not been on the fell at all.

The team went to the assistance of a 16 year old youth from Sunderland who was suffering from an ankle iniury and exhaustion. Rest of group escorted to safety and taken by team's Land Rover to Grasmere YHA.

The team went to the aid of a 17 year old junior soldier from Dover who collapsed with breathing complications. The youth had just recovered from a severe lung infection 6 weeks previously. Transported to Ambleside Health Centre by teams ambulance.

A school party of 10 were reported missing at 4.00pm, whilst on a hike from Borrowdale to Grasmere. Found safe and well near Ghyll Foot Farm, Grasmere.

Wellingtons may have been the cause when a 17 year old youth from Richmond slipped on very steep, wet fellside and sustained a dislocated shoulder and minor cuts.
 

During a rambling club walk, a 41 year old female from Leeds collapsed with severe chest pains, possible heart attack. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer airlifted the casualty to Whitehaven Hospital.