mountain rescue
Blencathra walker aiflifted to hospital after fall on Hall's Fell Ridge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on Blencathra. The woman fell between 5m and 7m on a rocky section of Hall’s ...
Lake District teams launch autumn safety campaign to reduce rescue callout numbers
Volunteers from the Lake District’s mountain rescue teams gathered to kick-start a safety campaign to reduce the number of callouts.
'Be prepared for all eventualities' urge police, after spate of Highland rescues
Police in Scotland are urging hill-goers to make sure they are prepared for all eventualities, after a recent series of mountain rescue incidents in the Highlands.
Lakeland rescuers: only call us out if you're seriously injured or ill
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to hillgoers only to request help if they are seriously injured or ill.
Mountain rescuers and outdoors broadcaster recognised in New Year Honours
Mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Broadcaster and author Eric Robson has also been appointed an OBE. Mike Margeson...
Scottish teams' rescuers clocked up 27,000 hours on callouts in 2019
Members of the largest group of mountain rescue teams in Scotland spent almost 27,000 hours on callouts last year.
Boris Johnson eases English rules to allow driving to exercise locations
People in England will be permitted to drive to destinations to take their exercise from Wednesday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announ...
Teen airlifted after suffering injury on Fleetwith Pike via ferrata
A teenager in search of thrills on a Lake District attraction had a bigger adventure than planned when he had to be rescued.
Mountain rescue hoaxer Michael Cuminskey jailed after admitting faking accidents
A man has been jailed for hoaxing mountain rescuers in north Wales. Michael Cuminskey was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Caernarfon Crown Cour...
Rescue stalwart Dave 'Heavy' Whalley wins mountain culture award
A stalwart of mountain rescue is the latest recipient of an annual award for excellence. Organisers of Fort William Mountain Festival have named Da...
Lakeland mountain rescuers' drone exercise ends in unexpected incident
Richard Warren thinks drones represent the future of mountain rescue. He’s the chairman of the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Associati...
How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers
Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.
Mountain rescuers saw surge in callouts as Covid-19 lockdown eased, figures reveal
Mountain rescuers in England and Wales saw large increases in the number of callouts during the first easing of lockdown in 2020.
The future of mountain rescues: a Jet Suit paramedic?
Injured Lake District hillwalkers could soon see a futuristic rescuer coming to their aid. The Great North Air Ambulance Service said a simulated e...
Cumbrian rescuers plead with outdoor fans not to head to fells as lockdown eased
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the area’s high fells when lockdown restrictions are eased.
Get outdoors but don't take risks, say mountain rescuers as Covid-19 pandemic grows
Outdoor enthusiasts are being asked to keep their activities within within their capabilities in an effort to reduce the necessity of being rescued.
Edale team loans Land Rover to Keswick rescuers after vehicle written off on callout
A Peak District team has come to the rescue of volunteers in the Lake District whose Land Rover was written off in an accident during a callout.
Bankers' fines help finance rescuers' rope techniques training
Fines imposed on bankers for their misdemeanours have helped rescuers hone their skills. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton volunteers spent the ...