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Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Mountain Rescue teams help 3 DofE groups in 24 hours in the Lake District
A Lake District mountain rescue team had to help three different Duke of Edinburgh expedition groups in the space of 24 hours. Two of the groups reported being disorientated, while the other was said to be 'lost, wet and cold' in their tent. Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team said it had to 'dig deep'. 'Planning and preparation is absolutely key when heading out into the mountains,' it warned in a statement. The first rescue began at around 1pm on Friday, the rescue team said. 'We were alerted by Cumbria Police to two groups of Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) students, 12 people in total, that were in difficulty close to the summit of Bowfell,' it said. 'Both groups had kept moving since they called in and were thankfully found half way down Rossett Ghyll. 'Vehicles transported them down Mickleden to their intended campsite in Langdale.' At around 6pm, just over an hour after finishing the first rescue, the team was called out again. 'We received a call from Cumbria Police about a group of DofE students that were lost, wet and cold in their tent. 'Their intended location was Grizedale Tarn, however due to extremely reduced visibility they had become disorientated. 'After numerous calls to the school staff, as well as liaising with Patterdale MRT, it was decided that we would send two small groups to search the paths from our patch up to the Tarn. 'School staff also headed out to turn another of their groups around who were camping up Tongue Gill. READ MORE: Major works to begin in Court Square in the Autumn | News and Star 'Team members helped the groups pack their tents and walked them down to the valley floor where they were met by the minibus to take them to Patterdale.' The statement added: 'There are so many ways to assess the mountain weather forecast, ensure you have the equipment you need and gain the skills to undertake your planned activity. 'As we often say, we will always come out to help those in need and we know that accidents happen; all we ask is that you do everything in your power to create a safe and successful day.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Runner who injured ankle evacuated by boat from Lake District location
A runner who injured their ankle in the Lake District had to be evacuated from their location by boat. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called to respond to the incident on June 1 by the runner who requested assistance following an injury sustained on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue launched their rescue boat which allowed team members from both organisations to transport the runner across Ullswater to Watermillock. A spokesperson for Penrith MRT said: "Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team asked us to respond to this incident for them as they had an event on at their base. "A runner in an organised event had sustained an ankle injury on the lakeshore path beneath Hallin Fell and requested mountain rescue assistance. "The Patterdale team launched their rescue boat, and 2 team members along with a Penrith team member went to the scene to assess and stabilise the casualty. "A further 8 Penrith team members were transported from Howtown via the boat direct to the scene to evacuate the casualty to the boat. "The casualty was taken across Ullswater to Watermillock and transferred to the waiting ambulance. "Our thanks to Patterdale for sending the boat as this removed an awkward carry along the lake shore path to Howtown." The rescue involved ten Penrith team members and two from Patterdale - it took just over four hours.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Rescue team says 'thank you' after successful Easter Monday duck race
A mountain rescue team has said a 'huge thank you' to everyone who was involved with its annual duck race. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team's (MRT) annual duck race took place on Monday, April 21, and saw hundreds of yellow rubber ducks race from Glenridding Bridge. The annual event helps raise money for Patterdale MRT as participants pay £2 to have a duck entered in the race. (Image: Patterdale MRT) Prizes were also awarded for the top ten ducks, including an Osprey Mutant Rucksack, a £100 voucher from Catstycam Outdoor Shop, and a family 'round the lake trip' voucher on Ullswater Steamers. Writing on social media, Patterdale MRT said: "Huge thank you to everyone that got involved, buying tickets, coming down to cheer the ducks on, to supporting the team by selling tickets Catstycam - Outdoor Clothing & Equipment, or letting the team sell tickets on their ground Aira Force National Trust. (Image: Patterdale MRT) "It is a community effort to make this happen, and thank you to everyone who helped put the ducks away after the race. "Your support allows the team to raise funds so they can continue all they do, and the team loved meeting you all. "Congratulations to all those with winning ducks."
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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Two sheep rescued after they became stuck on Lake District crag
Two sheep have been rescued from a crag by a Lake District mountain rescue team. On Saturday, a farmer asked the team at Patterdale Mountain Rescue for some assistance after their sheep became stuck on a crag just below St Sunday Crag in the Patterdale area. The team headed out on a what was a clear day to bring the sheep down to lower ground so they could 'roam free again'. Patterdale MRT wrote on social media: "The team don't just rescue people, every now and then they get called to rescue animals because they can get Crag Fast too." Members of the Patterdale team have previously rescued a sheep stuck on a ledge at old lead mine.
