Both walkers fell from Swirral Edge
Two walkers were injured in falls from England’s third highest mountain.
Both fell in separate incidents from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn yesterday, Saturday.
One of the walkers was seriously injured and was airlifted to hospital.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out and requested help from other teams.
A spokesperson for Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said: “Patterdale MRT requested assistance as they had two simultaneous incidents, and half of their team was away winter training in Scotland.
“Both incidents involved fallers from Swirral Edge, with serious injuries resulting in one case.”
The Keswick team sent two vehicles and 10 members to the incidents, with Penrith and RAF Leeming Mountain Rescue Teams also joining the operation.
A Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer in Northumberland also flew to the site.
The Keswick spokesperson said: “One casualty with serious injuries was airlifted to the Cumberland Infirmary by the Sea King. Another was brought down to Patterdale base by a Keswick vehicle.”
The incidents involved 14 Keswick team members for almost six hours.
Geo
19 January 2015When you hear of a fall on Helvellyn, especially in winter, you know exactly where it happened without hearing any more details. Same place, same cause. Its so sad and unnecessary.
Midge
20 January 2015It's a shame people don't take heed of the Weatherline reports. The dangers for Saturday were clearly spelt out