Hypothermic pair seek help from wild camper
Kinder Mountain Rescue Team said the pair, who had been "out for hours and were now getting seriously cold", sought help from an experienced wild camper pitched up at Swine's Back on Friday night.
He made them a hot chocolate as they took shelter in the porch of his one-man tent, and he decided to call the rescue team for help at 22:45 BST due to them "significantly shivering".
A group of 12 volunteers came to their aid, bringing them blizzard jackets to warm them up before helping them back to their base.
In a social media post, the rescue team said: "It was now 01:00 and as there was no public transport, we drove them back to their car in Edale.
"Our thanks go to the gentleman who called for assistance.
"His help was invaluable to the couple having a safe outcome."
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