The beacon on Thornthwaite Crag, scene of the rescue. Photo: Mick Melvin CC-BY-SA-2.0

The beacon on Thornthwaite Crag, scene of the rescue. Photo: Mick Melvin CC-BY-SA-2.0

Two walkers lost on a Lake District fell were found by rescuers using smartphone technology.

The pair rang 999 after getting lost near Thornthwaite Crag yesterday.

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 5.30pm and used the Sarloc system, which sends a link to the person’s smartphone which when clicked allows the team to pinpoint their position.

A team spokesperson said: “The team quickly located the missing persons using the Sarloc system and tasked four team members to the beacon near Thornthwaite Crag.

“The persons were located cold and wet but in good spirits. After a quick assessment on scene they were walked back down towards the team Land Rover situated in Pasture Bottom.”

The 4½-hour rescue involved seven volunteers from Patterdale MRT.

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