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Callout 61

16th August 9.30pm

TypeBenighted walkers
Duration3 hrs 30 mins
Volunteers7
WeatherDark, clear
LocationHigh Stile

In an almost identical call-out to number 60, CMRT was called to two walkers who had lost the path coming off High Stile and become benighted. A limited call-out was initiated and five Team Members (joined by a visiting Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team member) located the walkers and escorted them off the mountain to their vehicle at Gatesgarth.

Callout 62

17th August 11.07am

TypeAnkle injury
Duration2 hrs
Volunteers16
WeatherSunny
LocationBleaberry Tarn

A charity walker turned their ankle high above Buttermere and was unable to continue their route. With limited numbers and a difficult, protracted stretcher evacuation from the location, the Team Leader requested helicopter assistance. Once the casualty's ankle was stabilised, they were packaged in a stretcher and transferred to the helicopter.

Callout 63

21st August 7.11pm

TypeOverdue paddleboarders
Duration25 mins
Volunteers4
WeatherClear
LocationButtermere

2 paddleboarders were reported missing, having not returned to their accommodation well after they were expected. Soon after the call was made, however, they both returned safe and well.

Callout 64

23rd August 10.52am

TypeConcern for missing walker
Duration30 mins
Volunteers3
WeatherClear
LocationGrasmoor summit

A walker arrived at Grasmoor summit, to find a full hiking backpack, but with no-one in sight. With a wide view all around the summit on a clear day, they were concerned that something had happened to the owner.

Callout 65

23rd August 12.18pm

TypeCrashed mountain biker
Duration1 hr 40 mins
Volunteers4
WeatherClear
LocationHonister Pass

A mountain biker sustained a head injury crashing into a wall whilst Honister pass. The Team arrived on scene but were stood down as the North West Ambulance Service were already on scene.

Callout 66

24th August 7.02pm

TypeMissing person
Duration20 mins
Volunteers2
WeatherClear
LocationMosedale

A walker was reported missing, having not returned from a walk in the Mosedale area. As further information was sought and a plan formulated, the walker turned up safe and well.

Callout 67

21st September 1.46pm

TypeCollapsed walker
Duration2 hrs 10 mins
Volunteers17
WeatherSunny
LocationCogra Moss

A walker was reported to have lost consciousness, having just walked up a steep path. The Team were able to quickly access to location by vehicle and a Team doctor assessed the casualty, who thankfully had regained consciousness and was able to talk. The casualty was driven down to the road, where a North West Ambulance Service ambulance transported them to hospital for further treatment.

Callout 68

23rd September 8.00pm

TypeMissing walkers
Duration55 mins
Volunteers2
WeatherDark, clear
LocationHigh Stile - Haystacks

Two walkers were reported missing, likely to be somewhere on the High Stile ridge to Haystacks. As the Team were preparing to deploy, the missing walkers made contact and the Team was able to stand down.

Callout 69

24th September 2.08pm

TypeLower leg injury
Duration3 hrs 10 mins
Volunteers19
WeatherCloudy
LocationLow Fell

A walker turned their ankle on the steep descent from the saddle on Low Fell. Unable to continue, the Team accessed the location from Thackthwaite, treated and packaged the casualty before stretchering them down to Foulsyke, where the Team transported the casualty to the their nearby accommodation.

Callout 70

25th September 10.29pm

TypeMissing walker
Duration2 hrs
Volunteers26
WeatherDark/clear
LocationButtermere/Ennerdale area

A walker visiting the area was reported as having not returned to their accommodation. Team Leaders formulated a search plan and a wide area was searched over a number of hours. As plans were being made for additional resources to continue searching the following day, the walker made contact and reported that they were safe and well.

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