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Two walkers found after surviving night in bad weather on Ben More
Two walkers who spent the night on a Highland munro after going missing were found unharmed today. The pair were with a group of walkers on Ben Mor...
Rescuers in 10-hour overnight callout to four walkers cragfast on Lingmell
A group of walkers had to be rescued after they strayed on to steep ground when they took a wrong turn coming down from England’s highest mountain.
Lost walkers airlifted after major night search near High Cup Nick
Six lost walkers were airlifted from a Pennine fell after a major night-time search. Four other members of the group managed to walk to safety and ...
Great Dun Fell rescuers discover walker in Napoleonic costume
Rescuers responding to a call for help from a pair of walkers caught out overnight in snow were alarmed to find one of them dressed in a Napoleonic outfit wielding a musket and sword.
Winter warning from rescuers after rescue of man stuck on Dow Crag
Rescuers warned anyone heading for the Lake District fells to go prepared, as much of the area’s high ground is now in winter condition.
Rescuers use boat to reach injured Helvellyn Trail runner
A runner was rescued after injuring his ankle during a race. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team used its speedboat to reach the man who was taking par...
Teen 'incredibly fortunate' after Sharp Edge rescue involving five plus a dog
A rescue team warned of the dangers of tackling an accident blackspot route after it had to go to the aid of two separate groups yesterday.
Two teams share rescue duties as 2,500 OMM runners take to the Howgills
Two mountain rescue teams worked jointly over the weekend to ensure the safety of more than 2,500 competitors in one of the most popular challenge events.
Lost Scafell Pike walkers found in stretcher box after search by 50 rescuers
More than 50 volunteer mountain rescuers from four different teams were involved in an eight-hour search for two walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.
Walker dies in 200ft fall from Nantlle Ridge peak Y Garn
A walker has died after falling 60m (200ft) from a Snowdonia peak. The 72-year-old fell from the 633m (2,077ft) Y Garn on the Nantlle Ridge yesterd...
Students rescued in two Ogwen Valley incidents after darkness falls
Thirteen students were rescued in two separate incidents in Snowdonia. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation lowered nine climbers to safety on...
Walker seriously hurt in 100ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn
A walker was seriously injured when he fell 30m (100ft) from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.
UFO spotters prompt Lake District rescue call out on Stick Pass
A group of UFO spotters prompted a callout by mountain rescuers after their lights were spotted by a member of the public.
Yorkshire Dales caver rescued after collapsing in Sell Gill Holes
A caver had to be rescued from underground after collapsing in a Yorkshire Dales system. The 70-year-old man was in the Sell Gill Holes caves when ...
Two Easedale walkers rescued in separate incidents 300m apart
A rescue team was called out twice to the same Lakeland spot within less than 1½ hours to help injured walkers.
Walker rescued from Mungrisdale fells after suffering abdominal pains
A woman walking near Mungrisdale was rescued after suffering severe abdominal pains. The walker, in her 50s, called for help while Keswick Mountain...
Pack a torch, say rescuers after Bleaklow walkers get lost in dark
A mountain rescue team pleaded with walkers to remember to carry torches after a group of eight had to call for help from the Peak District’s second-highest hill.
Walker airlifted from Pillar after ice slip leads to head injury
Two teams were involved in the rescue of a walker who was airlifted from a Lakeland fell. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted just before ...