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Rescuers voice concerns after two further incidents on wintry Lakeland mountains
Rescuers were called out to two incidents where outdoor enthusiasts were injured in falls on wintry Lake District mountains.
Blown-over trees halt rescuers' vehicle at Thirlmere incident
Rescuers’ progress was halted by trees blown down by the Beast from the East in a Lake District forest.
Rescuers praise resilience of group trapped in freezing Yorkshire Dales cave for 26 hours
Rescuers have released more details about a major operation to save five cavers trapped below ground in the Yorkshire Dales at the weekend.
Five young walkers rescued from Helvellyn summit after hypothermia concerns
A group of young walkers was rescued from England’s third-highest mountain after getting into difficulties in bad weather.
Search for lost Lakeland walkers ends after couple rescued by fellow walker
Two rescue teams were involved in a search for lost walkers on the Old Man of Coniston in bad visibility.
Northumberland rescuers respond to 40 incidents as the Beast from the East hits
Volunteer mountain rescuers in Northumberland responded to 40 incidents over the past three days, as the Beast from the East brought severe conditions to the area.
Rescuers searching for missing Ochils walker Alison Fox find body
Rescuers searching for a missing walker in the Ochil Hills have found a body. Police Scotland said the woman’s body was found near Dumyat Farm ab...
Patterdale mountain rescuers aid man seriously injured in fall from gritting lorry
A Lake District mountain rescue team was called to help a seriously injured man who had fallen from a gritting lorry.
Walker who died in Sgùrr Thuilm fall named as Christopher Fryer
Police have named the walker who died while walking in the Highlands north of Glenfinnan. Rescuers found the body of Christopher Fryer, 38, of Norf...
Man dies in 200ft fall from Helvellyn in snow and icy conditions
A man has died after falling more than 200ft on England’s third-highest mountain. Rescuers were quickly at the scene on Helvellyn yesterday but w...
Walker suffers multiple injuries in Helvellyn fall
A walker suffered numerous injuries after she slipped and tumbled 50ft on England’s third-highest mountain.
Three teams in operation to find five lost Yorkshire Dales cavers trapped for 26 hours
A major rescue operation to locate a group of lost cavers in the Yorkshire Dales ended successfully when they were brought to the surface unharmed.
Injured Lakeland walker rescued after falling 300ft on Great End
A man was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself when he fell more than 300ft on a Lake District mountain.
Rescuers' warning after man suffers dislocated shoulder on Priest's Hole trip
Rescuers have warned that only well equipped experienced mountaineers should attempt to reach a Lake District cave during the current wintry spell.
Penrith team on callout digs out snowplough stranded in blizzard
A Cumbrian mountain rescue team was called out to aid a stranded lorry driver, and ended up help freeing a snowplough caught in drifts.
Cumbrian mountain rescue volunteers in action as blizzards sweep county
Mountain rescuers had to dig through a quarter of a mile of snowdrifts to reach a patient with heart problems in Cumbria.
Injured Tryfan walker 'very fortunate' his shouts for help were heard
An injured man stranded on a Snowdonia mountain in freezing conditions was ‘very fortunate’ to have his shouts heard.
Lake District walker dies after falling on Scafell Pike snow slope
A walker has died after falling a ‘considerable distance’ on England’s highest mountain. Three mountaineers found the man on Scafell Pike and...