Incident Reports (Advance)

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.

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.

A 38 year old female from Lockerbie suffered a broken arm and shock when a lead climber fell 60 feet onto her belay. Team lowered stretcher to accident site, rendered first aid and lowered casualty 200 feet to base of crag. Rest of team then evacuated the casualty down the fellside. Lead climber uninjured.

A 17 year old Essex youth collapsed with heat exhaustion whilst descending from Grisedale Tarn. Stretchered to roadside then Land Rover to Grasmere YHA. Weather conditions: very dry, hot and sunny.

Plimsoles may have caused a 63 year old female from Sheffield to slip whilst descending a steep footpath and suffer a fractured lower leg. Stretchered to White Moss Common, then to hospital by car.

After finishing a route, a 40 year old man from Hinckley collapsed with severe pain due to kidney stones.

During a C.H.A. walk a 55 year old female from Stuttgart, West Germany was blown off the dam wall in gale force winds and fell 10 feet. She sustained shock, facial and head injuries. A search dog handler gave first aid until the team arrived.

It was reported that a 67 year old man from Ilkley, who was wearing smooth soled shoes, had sustained a fracture to his lower leg. Only a vague location could be given. A search ensued. An R.A.F. Boulmer helicopter in the area on practice was called to assist. Casualty located and flown to Ambleside, then by ambulance to hospital.

The team and S.A.R.D.A. searched for 13 hours for a Warrington couple reported missing.
Found by a search dog near Bowfell Links. Uninjured but very cold and wet. Escorted to
safety.
Weather conditions: low mist, rain.

Whilst walking with a rambling club a 58 year old man from Formby collapsed and died from
a heart attack. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer assisted.

The team was called when cries of 'help' had been reported. A 39 year old man from California, USA, who was short sighted, had lost the track and become semi-crag fast. Escorted to safety uninjured.

Smooth soled town shoes may have caused a 31 year old man from Liverpool to slip and
sustain a fracture to his lower leg/ankle. Taken to Ambleside Health Centre.

An 11 year old boy from Woodthorpe slipped on very dry fell grass and suffered a fracture
to his upper arm/shoulder. Taken by teams Land Rover to Ambleside Health Centre.

Smooth soled tennis plimsoles may have caused a 55 year old woman from Sussex to slip on very dry fellside and suffer a fracture to her lower leg. Stretchered to Wrynose Pass, then by team's ambulance to Ambleside Health Centre.

The team went to the aid of a 59 year old Worcester female who collapsed with a heart attack and recovered. Treated by lady doctor at scene of incident.

The team was alerted when a 38 year old female from Wigan collapsed with a possible stroke. She was not at given location and was found at Easedale Bridge. A team Doctor
examined her.

A 50 year old Chorley man collapsed and died whilst walking with friends. The team assisted by R.A.F. Linton M.R.T., conveyed the body down the fellside.

The team assisted a 48 year old female from Kent who slipped on very wet fellside and injured her right arm and shoulder.

Smooth soled plimsoles may have caused a 25 year old Sheffield man to fall 300 feet onto rough scree and sustain a severe head and other multiple injuries. Team doctor set up a drip system, and a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmcr flew the unconscious victim to Newcastle General Hospital. Weather conditions: cold, very wet, snow showers.

The team went to the assistance of a 39 year old Surrey man who fell 6 feet whilst on an O.B. course. He sustained a compound fracture of his right leg/ankle when someone failed to hold him on a safety rope.

The Patterdale team requested a medical group to assist when two incidents occured at the same time. 4 people had slipped on snow and ice and fell 200 and 350 feet. 2 were found dead and 2 had serious injuries. A helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer flew the casualties to hospital. The Penrith team were also in attendance. Weather conditions: cold, paths iced-up, deep snow, snow showers.

The Patterdale team requested a medical group to assist when a father and son slipped on
snow and ice, falling 200 and 600 feet respectively, and sustaining serious injuries. A
helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer flew the injured to Whitehaven Hospital. The Penrith team
were also in attendance.
Weather conditions: snow and ice underfoot, cold, snow showers at times.

A search was mounted when a 44 year old Windermere woman failed to return home 5/27
84. Team and S.A.R.D.A. searched surrounding woodland. Her body was subsequently
found in the lake by police divers at 1.30pm 7/2/84.

Cumbria Police requested an investigation when a local farmer and a fellwalker reported on separate days that clothing, food and cooking equipment had been found in deep snow. Team and S.A.R.D.A. located snow holes/bivis, abandoned by a "Training Group".

A 19 year old male from Barrow sustained a fractured leg and a dislocated hip. Members
from a Grassington team who were in the area had stretchered the injured skier down just
as the team were arriving at the incident.
 

Whilst being taken to hospital with a broken leg, a man aged 40 from the Kirkstone Pass Inn was trapped for 5 hours in his snow-bound Land Rover. The team's Land Rover, with special studded snow tyres and a "digging crew" recovered passenger and vehicle and returned both to Kirkstone Top.
Weather conditions: gale force winds, deep snow drifts, Pass road blocked.
 

The Patterdale Team requested a medical unit, with the rest of the team on "stand by" at Ambleside base, when 6 males from Cleveland fell a considerable distance whilst attempting a route in very poor snow conditions. Teams from Kendal, Penrith, Kirkby Stephen and R.A.F. Linton M.R.T. struggled in blizzards, deep snow and gale force winds to carry the 3 dead, and 3 with multiple injuries. An R.A.F. helicopter was forced back due to the appalling weather.

A Park Ranger and team member found a 14 year old youth from London near Greatrigg Man, who had slipped on ice and suffered a fracture to his lower leg. The team stretchered the casualty to Grasmere, then by team's ambulance to Ambleside Health Centre.
Weather conditions: clear skies, cold, snow/icy footpaths.

An R.A.F. team on exercise found a Preston couple who had been benighted due to injuries
sustained whilst carrying bicycles from Borrowdale to Grasmere. The man, aged 49, had a
fractured leg, chest and hip injuries. The female aged 36 was suffering from severe
exposure. The team and the RAF Linton M.R.T. stretchered both casulaties to safety.
Weather conditions: cold, gale force winds, rain, heavy snow showers.

A 54 year old Cheshire lady collapsed and died whilst walking with her husband. The team conveyed the body down the fellside.

A 67 year old female from Keighley whilst out walking with a C.H.A. party slipped on frosty fellside and sustained a fractured ankle.

The Coniston team requested our assistance and S.A.R.D.A. to search for two students from Manchester University who were reported overdue from Dowcrag. Found by search dog at 6.00am., 5.12.83.

A 47 year old man from Hatf ield, who had no intention to rock climb, decided to solo climb the first pitch of Middlefell Buttress. He slipped and fell 20 feet and fractured his right leg/ankle.

The team assisted by S.A.R.D.A. searched for five teenage girls reported overdue. Located Dale Park Road at 9.00 am. 24.10.83.

The Team went to the assistance of a 34 year old man from Durham, who slipped on wet fellside and dislocated his shoulder.

Whilst out walking with his wife a 54 year old man from Nottingham collapsed and DIED. The Team conveyed the body down the fellside.

At the request of Wasdale M.R.T. a large search was mounted when three boys were reported missing. Eight teams, S.A.R.D.A., RAF Stafford M.R.T. and RAF Linton M.R.T., searched with negative results. Found on Wasdale campsite, had been there 18 hours.

Two soldiers from Catterick Camp collapsed with exposure and exhaustion during gale force winds and torrential rain. Found by a group from RAF Linton M.R.T. who alerted the team. RAF Stafford M.R.T. also assisted with the evacuation of the two casualties.

A search was mounted with assistance from S.A.R.D.A. for a group reported missing. Found by search dog on the Band. One of the group had suffered temporary blindness, the others exhaustion. All escorted to safety.

The team went to the aid of a Chester couple who slipped on very wet ground. Both sustained broken ankles.

Many people had reported a dog barking near a crag since 10.00 a.m. Team members searched the area at the request of police with negative results. The dog was reunited with a local farmer. 18
 

The Team assisted by Keswick M.R.T. and S.A.R.D.A. searched in torrential rain for a 53 year old man from Lincoln who was reported overdue on walk from Scafell. The man who had neither torch, map nor compass, was found Benighted in Rossett Gill. Escorted to safety.

As rescue 39 was in progress the Team split and went to the assistance of a 41 year old man from Swindon who suffered head, spinal, arm and leg injuries when he fell 70 feet due to a rock hand-hold breaking away. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer winched up the casualty from the crag then flew on to camp site field to airlift casualty 39 and take both to Whitehaven Hospital.

Smooth canvas footwear may have caused a 22 year old female from Kent to fall 70 feet over ledges and down steep fellside onto some large boulders. She sustained head, spinal, arm injuries and a fractured ankle. Stretchered down to campsite field to await helicopter that was on rescue 40.

During the evacuation on rescue 37, climbers on the crag alerted the teams that a 27 year old man from London had been hit on the head by rocks dislodged from above. The Team assisted by RAF St. Athan M.R.T., evacuated the critically injured man to Stickle Tarn. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer airlifted both casualties to Whitehaven Hospital.

RAF St. Athan M.R.T., who were on exercise, alerted the Team and assisted when a 21 year old climber from Ipswich fell whilst leading "Arcturas" and suffered a fracture to his leg. Lowered off and Stretchered to Stickle Tarn to await helicopter from Rescue 38

A 19 year old male from Gt. Clacton fell from a path 20 feet after completion of an abseil and sustained head injuries. Stretchered to safety through flooded quarry tunnels.

The Team assisted by Lakeside Centre Staff went to the aid of a 15 year old youth from Sussex who slipped on rocks and fractured his ankle. Stretchered to Stool End Farm.

Nine Lake District teams, two from the Mid-Pennines, a mine rescue unit, S.A.R.D.A. and RAF Linton M.R.T. searched for two days when a 29 year old man from Kendal left a suicide note. Found by search dog in Yeasty Rigg Gill, Mosedale with very severe injuries and shock. Airlifted to Whitehaven Hospital by a helicopter from RAF Leconfield.

Cumbria Police requested the Team's assistance and S.A.R.D.A. to search for a 19 year old female from France who was reported missing. Negative results.

Whilst on a family walk a 53 year old man from Burnley slipped on some wet rocks and fell 30 feet. He sustained FATAL head injuries. Team conveyed the body down the fellside.
 

During rescue 30, it was reported that a 36 year old female from Huddersfield had collapsed with severe stomach pains. Diagnosed as Gastro Enteritis. Half the Team diverted to assist.

The Team went to the assistance of a 47 year old man from Cambridge who slipped on stones and dislocated his right shoulder.

During a group expedition a 16 year old boy from Durham stumbled on footpath and fractured his ankle. Stretchered to O.D.G. Hotel.

The team assisted Keswick M.R.T. and went to the assistance of a 27 year old female from Middlesex who slipped on a path and sustained a fractured right ankle. Taken to Kendal Hospital in Team ambulance.

A 16 year old girl from Rugby collapsed with heat exhaustion. She was cooled down with water and stretchered to the O.D.G. Hotel.

The Team went to the assistance of an 11 year old boy from Blackpool who slipped on a path and sustained head and shoulder injuries.

A 66 year old man from Grasmere collapsed and DIED whilst out walking with friends. A helicopter from RAF Leconfield flew the body down to Ambleside.

During a very bad thunderstorm, the Team, assisted by RAF Linton M.R.T, went to the aid of a 45 year old man from Winchester who had been struck by lightening and DIED. His wife sustained burnt feet and shock. The Teams conveyed the body down and escorted others to safety

The team went to the assistance of a 40 year old female from Blackpool, whose smooth soled shoes may have caused her to slip on the fellside and fracture her ankle.

A search was mounted when a 28 year old man from Morecambe, who was short sighted and deaf became separated during group walk. Found safe and well in Borrowdale.

Whilst running after a sheep a 20 year old man from London slipped and suffered a badly cut
knee and fractured patella. The sheep was unharmed!! 

A 50 year old man from Southport collapsed and DIED wnilst out walking. The team conveyed the body down the fellside.

A 21 year old man from Newcastle-under-Lyme sustained head and spinal injuries when he fell 80 feet from "Rake End Chimney" and landed on Jacks Rake. A helicopter from RAF Boulmer flew the injured climber to Whitehaven Hospital. A female companion who was only slightly injured was airlifted to safety.

The Team went to the assistance ot a 79 year old male from Cambridge who slipped on very wet fellside and sustained a fracture to his ankle.

The Team went to the assistance of a 68 year old female from Windermere who slipped on very wet fellside and suffered a fracture to her lower leg/ankle.

A 20 year old youth from Liverpool who was last seen on the fell at 6.00 pm. was reported missing at 10.30 pm. Team and S.A.R.D.A. Dogs searched for three hours. Negative results. Youth located safe and well in London 6 days later.

Smooth soled ankle Wellingtons may have caused a 66 year old female from Barrow to slip on very wet fellside and sustain a fracture to her ankle.

The O.D.G. Hotel staff reported to the police they had seen two red flares and several flashing lights. A small party with two S.A.R.D.A. dogs searched in vain for several hours. Possible prank.

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 40 year old female from Bradford to slip on fellside and suffer a fracture to her lower leg/ankle.

During a heavy snowfall a 15 year old youth from Surrey slipped in deep fresh snow and sustained pelvic and leg injuries. Adult supervision and foul weather route rather suspect.

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 57 year old female from Southport to slip on very wet fellside and suffer a fracture to her lower leg.

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 53 year old female from Lancaster to slip on very wet fellside and sustain a fracture of her lower leg/ankle.
 

During rescue no.8 it was reported that a 16 year old male from Rochdale had slipped on very wet fellside and dislocated his kneecap. Half the Team diverted to assist.

The Team went to the assistance of a 49 year old female from Leeds who slipped on very wet fellside and suffered a fracture to her lower leg.

An accident was reported on Seat Sandal. The informant could not be traced and there was no casualty to be found. Team searched in vain Raise beck and Tongue Ghyll areas - Malicious hoax.

Many people reported the sighting of a red flare. The Team, having just completed rescue no. 5 turned out again. As most of the high crags were still under winter conditions all essential rescue gear was deployed. The Team reached Stickle Tarn and found a 'bored' couple setting off flares, not knowing the consequences. Escorted off the fell and dealt with by the local police officers.

The Team went to the assistance of a 59 year old female from Warrington who slipped on very wet ground and suffered fractures to her lower leg/ankle.

Whilst ascending to overnight camp in blizzard conditions, a 47 year old man from Folkestone tripped over his crampons and sustained a fractured patella and other leg injuries.

During a college course an 18 year old female from Wirral, slipped on wet fellside and suffered fractures to her upper arm and collar bone. Team recalled as girl had been escorted off the Fell.

A 32 year old man from Bury slipped on very wet fellside during gale force winds and aggravated an old knee injury. Escorted to Team Landrover in Mickleden.

The team went to the assistance of an 18 year old female from Manchester who slipped on very wet ground and suffered a fracture of her left ankle.

The Team was called to assist Patterdale M.R.T. when two men from Skipton, Yorkshire slipped and fell either side of Swirrel Edge — a distance of 500 feet — a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer airlifted both men to hospital at West Cumberland with serious injuries.

The Team was called to assist Police and Lancashire Police Diving Unit to search for a woman diver who failed to surface after a dive. Body was recovered by diving unit on Sunday 19-12-82 at 12 noon. Team conveyed her body on a stretcher to the quarry surface — woman came from West Lothian, Scotland — R.A.F. helicopter from Boulmer was also in attendance.

A search was mounted with assistance from S.A.R.D.A. fora 64 year old Ambleside man who was last seen in town centre 5-12-82. A night and day search with negative results. Body found in Lowwood Bay 30-12-82.

Smooth soled shoes may have caused a 23 year old female from Ascot to slip on wet fellside and suffer a knee injury. Taken by Team Ambulance to Kendal hospital.

A full scale search was mounted for a solo walker aged 16 from Oxford. No-one knew his route. Local Teams assisted by S.A.R.D.A. R.A.F. Leeming M.R.T. and a helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer. Located 1.15 p.m. 30-10-82 at Esk Hause. Had slept overnight on Mickledore.

The Team went to the assistance of a 63 year old female from Cheshire who slipped on very wet fellside and suffered a fracture of her lower leg.

During rescue 42 it was reported that a 37 year old female from Shipley had fallen from a stile and injured her pelvis and back. Half of Team diverted to assist.

The Team went to the assistance of a 39 year old man from Newcastle-upon-Tyne who slipped on footpath and sustained a fracture of his lower leg.

Whilst out staff training a 26 year old instructor from an O.P. centre in Bowness-on-Windermere became trapped in his canoe on rocks in flooded river. Released after 11/2 hours and taken to hospital with exposure and shock.

A 47 year old female from Cheshire slipped on fellsideand sustained a fracture of her lower leg

The Kendal Team requested our assistance when two teenagers in a scout party from Ormskirk collapsed due to adverse weather conditions and had to be stretchered to safety. Treated by Team Doctor.

The Team assisted by the Patterdale Team searched for two teenage boys from Warrington who hid behind some rocks and became lost during a school party hike. Found hitch hiking on road in Grasmere.

A small party of Team members assisted by twoS.A.R.D.A. dogs searched for a 37 year old man from London. Located in a tent near wood at Little Langdale Tarn.

A 40 year old female from London slipped on wet rocks and sustained a fracture of the lower left leg. Taken by Team ambulance to Kendal Hospital.

A 61 year old female from Chester slipped on wet tree roots and suffered a possible fracture of the lower leg in two places.

A 19 year old female from Wellingborough collapsed with chest pains. Attended by Team Doctor and stretchered to Team ambulance and returned to Brathay Hall.

A search was mounted for group of 5 inexperienced and ill-equipped teenagers from Liverpool missing on a club hike. Located Cockley Pike at6.10 a.m. by S.A.R.D.A. A dog and handler. Airlifted to safety by helicopter from R.A.F. Boulmer.

The Team went to the assistance of a 17 year old female from Merseyside who fell on screes and suffered cuts to her head and scalp.

A 29 year old man from Chichester slipped and fell 60' on wet rocks and sustained back, chest, arm and leg injuries. Taken to Lancaster Hospital in Team Ambulance.

The Team and R.A. F. Leeming M.R.T, went to the assistance of a 43 year old male fellrunner from Lancaster who fell from a drystone wall and fractured several ribs and suffered slight shock.

A search was mounted with the assistance of S.A.R.D.A. when five teenage girls from London were reported overdue. Found by police on fell track at 2.30 a.m.

A search was mounted for a 32 year old female from Bristol who was last seen on Longtop. Possible domestic "Tiff". Found at Boot, Eskdale, unharmed.

A search was mounted for a 28 year old man from Essex, who had a memory problem, was reported missing on fellwalk around Grasmere. Found Pelter Bridge, Rydal at 7.15 a.m. unharmed.

The Team went to the assistance of a 50 year old female from Rugby who slipped on path and sustained a fracture to her lower leg.

An accident was reported in the Broad Stand area, many Teams searched in vain for the casualty. Malicious hoax.

A search was mounted when three teenage girls from Hexham were reported missing between Wytnburn and Greenside Y.H.A. Team and S.A.R.D.A. searched Thirlmere side of Helvellyn. Found by Patterdale Team at Red Tarn.

The Team went to the assistance of a 50 year male competitor from Preston who slipped on wet rocks and fractured several ribs.

Smooth soled training shoes may have caused a 15 year old youth from Southampton to slip on wet fellside and suffer a fracture of his right fibula.

A search was mounted with assistance from S.A.R.D.A. for a family group from London reported overdue on fellwalk. Found at 11.15 p.m. No torch or compass.

Teams from the Lakes and Pennines assisted by R.A.F. Leeming M.R.T. and helicopters from R.A.F. Boulmer searched for a 75 year old man from Arnside reported missing on walk. Found alive two days later at base of small crag and flown to Lancaster Hospital.

The Team was alerted when there was a report of a female with a back injury, possibly a slipped disc. Police informed that "camp" was effecting own rescue, Team turned out again when confusion arose on this rescue.

Whilst ascending to overnight camp a 19 year old female from Huntington collapsed with "Heatstroke" and was evacuated to safety by stretcher.