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Helvellyn camper with sickle cell anaemia stretchered from fell after falling ill
A teenager was rescued after falling ill while camping on the Lake District fells. The girl, who has sickle cell anaemia, was camping in Keppel Cov...
Felltop assessor reports extended as winter returns to Lake District
The Lake District’s service to monitor mountain-top conditions has been extended due to the arrival of late snow this week.
Critically injured man airlifted to hospital after 650ft Helvellyn fall
A severely injured man was airlifted from England’s third-highest mountain after falling 650ft. The 32-year-old, from the South of England, fell ...
Rescuers' winter warning after 'extremely lucky' man survives Striding Edge fall
Rescuers warned the Lake District’s mountains are still in the grip of winter after being called out to England’s third-highest mountain for the second time in 24 hours.
Man airlifted from Helvellyn after falling 500ft from Swirral Edge
A man was airlifted from England’s third-highest mountain after falling almost 500ft from a ridge. The 27-year-old tumbled about 150m from Swirra...
Keswick rescuers called out to injured High Spy walker and man stuck on Helvellyn
A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her ankle on a Lake District fell. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Friday when the...
Rescuers battle shoulder-high snowdrifts to reach injured Helvellyn snowboarder
Rescuers had to battle through shoulder-deep snow to reach a man who suffered serious spinal injuries while snowboarding on the slopes of England’s third-highest mountain.
Lake District felltop assessors resume Helvellyn climbs as winter service begins
The Lake District’s two felltop assessors will resume work next week, as they take it in turns to make the journey to the summit of England’s third highest mountain.
Sixth Helvellyn death this year as Swirral Edge walker dies of heart attack
Rescuers have released more details of the incident in which a man died on England’s third highest mountain.
Rescuers brave lightning to reach Helvellyn walker who fell from Striding Edge
Rescuers had to brave lightning and thunderstorms during a five-hour operation to help a walker who fell from a ridge on England’s third-highest mountain.
Walker interviewed by police after Helvellyn rescue
Rescuers said a walker was interviewed by police after being stretchered from a Lake District fell. Two teams were alerted after reports of an inju...
Rescuers called to injured Helvellyn walker above closed Dunmail Raise road
Rescuers were called out for the first time this year to the western slopes of Helvellyn, above a road closed when part of it was washed away by floods.
Man rescued after being found 'frozen but alive' after night on Helvellyn
A man was rescued after being found ‘frozen but alive’ by a walker after spending the night on England’s third-highest mountain.
Lakeland fells in full winter conditions, rescuers warn, after 15 teens reported overdue
Rescuers in the Lake District issued a warning to walkers that the area’s fells are in full winter condition and correct equipment is essential if you’re heading for the hills.
Walker's Striding Edge rucksack find sparks Patterdale rescue team search
Rescuers mounted a search on England’s third highest mountain after a rucksack was found near a ridge.
Check the reports before heading for the hills, Lake District experts plead
National park bosses are urging walkers and mountaineers to check a dedicated weather service before heading for the hills.
Walker airlifted from Helvellyn slopes after dislocating shoulder
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after dislocating her shoulder in a fall. The 52-year-old woman was near the summit of Helvellyn w...
Helvellyn walker dies after collapsing on Swirral Edge
A man has died after collapsing on a Lake District ridge. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out this morning to Swirral Edge on Helvellyn,...