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Snowdon walker's body found after major search
The body of a walker has been found on Wales’s highest mountain. The man, in his 20s, was found by rescuers on the East Ridge of Snowdon this mor...
Walker's whistles help guide rescue team
A rescue team stressed the importance of carrying basic kit after a lost walker was found by following blasts from his whistle.
Five walkers rescued after getting lost in low cloud
A group of walkers was rescued after getting lost in low cloud on Yorkshire’s second-highest peak. The five men and boys, aged between 13 and 49,...
Mountain rescuers use boat to reach injured walker
A mountain rescue team used its boat to reach an injured walker in the Lake District. The young walker was undertaking an expedition with five othe...
Wintry conditions keep mountain rescuers busy
A mountain rescue team was called into action after walkers got into difficulties in wintry weather. The Brecon Mountain Rescue Team in south Wales...
Fellwalking couple airlifted after being blown off feet by strong winds
A husband and wife were airlifted from England’s highest mountain after they were injured when strong winds blew them off their feet.
Mountain rescuer airlifted after suffering injury on callout
A mountain rescue team member had to be airlifted to hospital after he slipped and injured his ankle after helping rescue two climbers who were stuck.
Women rescued after getting stuck on scramble route
Two women were rescued from a scrambling route in Snowdonia after getting stuck. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation turned ou...
Walker suffers head and back injuries in trip
A walker was rescued after injuring her head on a fell in the Lake District. The 69-year-old from Cheshire was on a route between Honister and Hays...
Easter incidents keep mountain rescue team busy
A mountain rescue team had to deal with a series of incidents over the Easter period. Ogwen Mountain Rescue Organisation also had to contend with a...
Lost walkers rescued from fell in mist
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in mist on a Lakeland fell. Eighteen members of the Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were joined by collea...
Walkers rescued after tide leaves pair knee-deep in water
Two walkers were rescued after being swamped by the rising tide at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Liverpool Coastguard received a flood of calls about 11....
Cragfast scramblers rescued after straying on to climbing area
A Good Friday scramble ended with two people having to be rescued after they got stuck after straying on to steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain.
Mountain rescuers in action as snow strands motorists on high routes
Mountain rescue teams spent much of yesterday helping stranded motorists and dealing with emergencies caused by heavy snow in the Peak District.
Nine walkers airlifted from Britain's snow-hit second peak
Nine walkers were airlifted from Britain’s second highest mountain after getting caught out in heavy snow.
Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...
Man suffers serious injuries in 50m Lakeland fall
A man was seriously injured after falling from a Lake District scramble. The 44-year-old fell about 50m (164ft) from Striding Edge on Helvellyn tod...
Walker airlifted after collapsing with heat exhaustion
A walker was rescued after collapsing on a Cumbrian fell in the heat. The 58-year-old was on Great Lingy Hill with a companion yesterday, Tuesday, ...