The walker broke his ankle on Hallin Fell overlooking Ullswater

The walker broke his ankle on Hallin Fell overlooking Ullswater

A walker was airlifted from Lake District fell after injuring his ankle.

The man fell while walking on his own near the summit of Hallin Fell yesterday.

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 3.20pm.

A team spokesperson said: “While 14 Patterdale team members were making their way to the fallen gentlemen along with a small team from Penrith Mountain Rescue, an RAF Sea King helicopter training in the area offered assistance and went directly to the man’s aid.”

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