Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker

An off-duty mountain rescuer was able to protect a walker from hypothermia after he was injured on the flanks of Helvellyn.

Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers

A rescue team in the Lake District has offered guidance for would-be wild campers after several callouts to individuals who have got into difficulties on the fells.

Walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after collapsing

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he collapsed and lost consciousness. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 1.5...

Man dies in fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the northern Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident ...

Critically ill walker airlifted from Cheviots after succumbing to heat

A critically ill hillwalker suffering from the heat was airlifted from the Cheviots, on the eve of the summer solstice.

Would-be Helvellyn camper rescued in high winds and driving rain

A would-be wild camper was rescued after getting into difficulties in rain and strong winds on a Lake District fell.

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after being found by passers-by

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming exhausted in snowy conditions. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by polic...

Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling more than 200ft from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.25pm on Thursday. ...

Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge

Rescuers were called out to help a solo walker who became stranded on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the dark.