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Coastguard Sikorsky rescue helicopters grounded after safety concern
Coastguard helicopters that take part in mountain rescue operations were grounded following safety concerns after an incident on a North Sea oil platform.
Daughter leads tributes to Mark Bowling who died in Aonach Beag fall
The daughter of a man who died in a fall on a Lochaber munro said he was an experienced and passionate climber.
Be prepared for Arctic conditions, rescuers warn Snowdon walkers
One of Britain’s busiest rescue teams has reminded walkers heading for the mountains to expect Arctic conditions.
Young hero mountaineers 'half-carry' hypothermic Cairngorms walker to safety
Rescuers have praised as heroes two young mountaineers who helped carry a hypothermic walker from a wintry Highland peak after finding him on the hillside.
Four bank holiday callouts keep Central Beacons rescuers busy
A mountain rescue team was called out four times in the same day, two of which were to injured walkers on the same hill.
Rescuers say £5 bivvy bag probably saved lives of stranded Cairn Gorm walkers
A rescue team leader said a couple who spent the night on a Highland mountain probably owe their lives to their plastic bivvy bag.
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
More than 100 rescuers take part in training conference Cairngorms 'incident'
More than 100 mountain rescuers put their skills into practice dealing with a large-scale incident in the Cairngorms.
Great Gable walker airlifted after slip on snow leads to 300ft tumble
A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after tumbling 300ft down the mountainside. The walker slipped on hard snow on Great Gable and fell a...
Woman and son rescued after getting stuck in Great End gully
A woman and her son were rescued after getting into difficulties on the Scafell range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 3.05pm on Mon...
Highland walker dies after falling on Aonach Beag
A man has died after falling on a Lochaber mountain. The walker was descending from the summit of Aonach Beag with a companion on Thursday when the...
New £20m rescue helicopter due to arrive at Coastguard Lee-on-Solent base
A new search and rescue helicopter will go into service on the south coast in spring. The £20m AgustaWestland AW189 is one of two that will be bas...
Rescuers: walkers lost overnight on Cairn Gorm 'very lucky' to survive
Rescuers said a couple lost overnight on New Year’s Day in Arctic conditions on the Cairn Gorm plateau were very lucky to survive.
Edale rescuers put at full stretch by four simultaneous Peak District incidents
A man who suffered serious chest injuries after falling 25ft on to rocks was among four people helped by a Peak District rescue team in one day.
Central Beacons rescuers' veteran Huw Jones appointed MBE in New Year's Honours
A man who has served as a mountain rescue volunteer for more than 35 years has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.
Rescuers praise Cheviot Hills walker for helping save life of unconscious man
Rescuers have praised a walker for helping to save a man’s life during an incident in the Cheviot Hills.
Crib Goch rescue takes Llanberis team's 2016 tally over 200 mark for first time
A group of volunteer rescuers has clocked up a record number of missions this year – the first such team to respond to 200 incidents.
Yorkshire Dales walker with breathing difficulties airlifted from Pen-y-ghent
A walker was airlifted from a Yorkshire Dales peak after suffering breathing difficulties. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called ou...
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