In the news
Keep up to date with everything going on in mountain rescue around England and Wales. For press enquiries, contact Andy Simpson, MREW Press Officer, via press@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Male with Ankle Injury
October 23, 2024 15:22 hrs On Wednesday 23rd October at 15:22hrs Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was tasked by Cumbria Police to assist a man who had slipped and sustained an ankle injury whilst descending from Angle Tarn towards Patterdale. A full call out was initiated and Team Members made their way on foot ascending Boredale…
18 year old with chest pain
October 22, 2024 8:54 pm Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by North West Ambulance Service to an 18 year old walker who had started suffering chest pain whilst walking from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge. The team quickly mobilised to meet the casualty, whose partner was concerned and had carried the casualty 500 meters to…
Dislocated kneecap above Glenridding
October 19, 2024 11:28 am Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called at 11:28 on Saturday 19/10/2024 to assist a woman who had dislocated her kneecap on the path between Glenridding and Lanty’s Tarn. Nine team members responded to the call out and proceeded to her location. By the time the Team arrived her patella…