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Man dies after 650ft Lakeland fall
A man has died after falling from a crag in the Lake District. The walker was with two work colleagues when he fell 200m (650ft) from Great End in ...
Climber found safe after Lakeland avalanche
Three mountain rescue teams went to the aid of a climber who triggered a Lake District avalanche today.
Search on for two climbers after Glencoe avalanche
A major rescue operation is underway in the Highlands after an avalanche hit a party of climbers. Two mountaineers are feared missing after the inc...
Goodbye to Sea Kings as rescue helicopters go private
The familiar yellow ‘paraffin budgies’ that have plucked thousands of stricken climbers and walkers from Britain’s mountains are set to disappear under a plan to privatise the country’s search and rescue helicopters.
Rescue boss in push for Fort William mountain helicopter
Scotland could have its own civilian mountain rescue helicopter if a campaign is successful. John Grieve, leader of the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Tea...
Outdoor-course student rescued after fall
Two mountain rescuers were winched on to a fell to help an injured student yesterday. The 16-year-old slipped and broke a rib while with a party at...
Two rescued from Nevis in separate incidents
Two men are in hospital after being rescued from Britain’s highest mountain in separate incidents. Police were alerted to the first man’s pligh...
Walker reported safe after OK messages fail to get through
A walker who sparked concern while on a long-distance trail has been found safe and well. The 60-year-old was located near Barrisdale, on the Knoyd...
Rescue helicopters grounded after safety scare
Search-and-rescue helicopters operated by Britain’s Coastguard have been grounded following a safety scare.
Rescue crews chalk up record year for callouts
Rescuers gathered this morning to celebrate a record-breaking year. Crews from the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopter base at HMS Gannet h...
Two 'lucky to survive' after 2,000ft Glencoe avalanche
Two men have survived after digging themselves out of an avalanche after they were swept 610m (2,000ft) down a mountainside in Glencoe.
Second Glencoe rescue after woman falls from mountain
A woman was airlifted to hospital this afternoon after falling on a Highlands mountain. Police were alerted at 4.15pm today after the climber injur...
Walker airlifted after Glencoe fall
A woman was airlifted to safety after a fall from a mountain in Glencoe. Police were alerted to the incident at about 3.20pm yesterday, Saturday. T...
Walkers rescued after torch signals spotted
Two women were rescued last night after flashing a distress signal with a torch. The walkers became benighted in the Steall area of Glen Nevis. The...
Women sleep on as rescuers sweep fells in search
A woman and her daugher slept on the Cumbrian fells as a massive search operation went on around them last night.
Man dies in fall from Highland ridge
A man has died after falling from a ridge in the Highlands. The 26-year-old man was reported to have fallen from Aonach Eagach yesterday evening. P...
Woman airlifted after island fall
A woman was airlifted to hospital after she injured her leg while on a coastal path walk. Coastguard rescue teams from Craigmuir, Knock and Ross of...
Aircrew honoured for Ben Nevis rescues
Five Royal Navy aircrew from the search-and-rescue station at HMS Gannet have received bravery awards for their part in rescues, including plucking stranded climbers to safety.
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