The walker was stretchered to one of the team's Land Rovers

A Lakeland rescue team turned out today – to help one of its founder members.

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 3.20pm to help a walker who had become unsteady on his feet while taking his daily walk.

The 81-year-old was stretchered to the team’s Land Rover and taken to his local doctor in Glenridding.

A spokesperson for the rescuers said: “The local man, who was in great spirits, was a founding member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team and was suitably impressed at how much the equipment used by the team had developed since his days as a member.

“The North West Air Ambulance, which was in the area, offered its assistance and on this occasion it was not required.”