Place Fell, scene of today's rescue
Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to remember they need crampons and ice-axes on the Lake District’s high fells.
The reminder came after a 45-year-old woman had to be airlifted from a mountain after injuring her ankle.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 3.30pm today, Sunday, after the woman, from Hertfordshire, slipped while trying to avoid snow and ice on a path between High Dodd and Place Fell above Ullswater.
A team spokesperson said: “The Great North Air Ambulance assisted the team by airlifting the casualty from the fell to Patterdale MRT base.
The air ambulance landed between High Dodd and Place Fell. Photo: Great North Air Ambulance
“Patterdale MRT would like to remind all those venturing onto the high fells that an ice-axe and crampons are required as conditions underfoot on many of the high level routes remain difficult.”
Twelve team members took part in today’s rescue.
Simon
31 March 2013Amazing how many people were out on Blencathra today with little or no equipment. Small rucksacks suggested a lack of food, drink and extra clothing. I am not one to normally criticise but these people really are clueless. It may be Easter but very much still winter.