Patterdale MRT used one of their Land Rovers to bring the walker from the fell
Mountain rescuers took to the Lakeland fells today after a walker rang police to say he was exhausted.
Ten members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team went to the man’s aid this afternoon after the walker, who was with a companion and two children on the High Street range, called 999.
The man, from Liverpool, told police he could not walk any further.
The walker was brought down from the fell by the team’s Land Rover ambulance and transferred to an NHS ambulance.
A spokesperson for the Patterdale team said: “The man underwent tests with the ambulance staff and was found to be fit and well.”
He was able to return to the campsite where he was staying.
Michael
16 April 2010I so wish people would be realistic with their abilitys.
What a waste of time for the emergency services.
Tim
16 April 2010Imagine if there had been a real emergency at the same time. .........
Ian Jones
16 April 2010Stories like this are what make the annual reports such a great (if highly frustrating) read every year.
I was slightly tired coming home from the pub tonight, any chance of a lift guys?
On such a beautiful day too, how can anyone be such a slob with weather like this. Shame.
Jhimmy
16 April 2010Maybe people should pay the first £50 of the call out charge. A form of excess all car drivers have to pay on their insurance. I for one, would be willing to pay £50 for my rescue.
I doubt the MRT will be happy with that idea. But, as i've said time and again, everyone's promoting walking in the countryside but there's no thought what-so-ever for the infrastructure of extra cars, more paths...and even increase in rescues.
How much do you value your life? Happy to pay £300 for a jacket, yet expect volunteers to come and rescue for free? I bet he/she is paying the AA/RAC for rescue services.
Come on! Gone are the days when enthusiasts volunteered to help fellow enthusiasts. Today is commercialization. If the MRT doesn't wake up to this fact they'll see a huge increase of they spare time doing more and more of these silly rescues.
But, you'll get the liberals who'll cry people will be scared to phone (conveniently forgetting it'll probably be on an expensive mobile) the rescue services as it'll be too pricey and they'll be dead bodies lying all over the hills.
anorak
17 April 2010Totally agree with Jhimmy there. If you can afford the expensive gear you can afford to pay for mountain rescue if it is not an emergency. If you are in that much danger then you will ring no matter what the fee is, if you're not, you won't !
wad68
17 April 2010Recently my wife and I were out on the fells on our decent from sub zero Skiddaw summit and on their ascent a Man & Woman with 2 small children, all dressed more apt for a summer walk along Benidorm beach. I stopped and kindly advised them of the predicted worsening weather conditions and their inappropriate attire to which I was promptly advised to mind my own business.
I have great admiration for the MRT but it must be so frustrating when rounding up unprepared fools.
Angusthewestie
17 April 2010Reminds me of the time a couple of chaps from Liverpool tried to persuade my walking companion and me not to attempt to get any further on Snowdon in the snow, as they had had to turn back in "terrible conditions". They were in trainers and tracksuits ... we were in full winter kit and had a great but safe time (including getting to the summit).
I totally agree that there should be some sort of surcharge for people calling out MRTs. I would be happy to pay a contribution if I ever needed their services (or perhaps this could be covered by membership to the BMC or other such organisations), and it might dissuade some from making an unnecessary call.
roworth
18 April 2010There are over 60 million people living in The UK. Is it really a surprise that a few venture in to the hills without a full understanding of what they are doing?
In a few years time, it is expected that the population will exceed 65 million.
It is inevitable that restrictions will have to be put in place regarding the number of people allowed onto the hills. Permits will have to be purchased and the wilds will be returned to the "rich".
God help my six children and 36 grandchildren!