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.
Ankle injury in Fusedale
February 5, 2024 13:16 hrs At 13:16 on Monday 05/02/2024 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was simultaneously tasked by both the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Cumbria Police to assist a 58 year old woman from Yorkshire who had slipped whilst walking in Fusedale with her husband. Unable to get a mobile signal the…
Lower leg above Scalehow
February 3, 2024 1 pm Shortly after 13:00 on Saturday February 3rd Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was tasked by North West Ambulance Service to an incident above Scalehow Force, on the south side of Ullswater. A 32yr old woman had slipped, injuring her lower leg and meaning she couldn’t continue her walk. Once on scene a…
Glencoyne – wet and windy
January 31, 2024 16:40 pm At 16:40 on Wednesday January 31st Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were tasked by Cumbria Police to help two walkers who had become cold, wet and disorientated. Once telephone contact had been established and the casualties location confirmed, the team made their way onto the fell and escort the gentleman and his…