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Climbers plucked from avalanche-prone Snowdonia crag after night on mountain
Two climbers were plucked from an avalanche-prone Snowdonia gully after spending the night in sub-zero temperatures on the mountain.
Lost Ben Lomond pair were 'not equipped' for winter munro walking
Two walkers who got lost in the dark on Scotland’s southernmost munro in winter conditions were fortunate to escape without injury, rescuers said.
Two callouts for rescuers to injured and lost Bleaklow walkers
Three teams took part in the rescue of injured and lost walkers on the Peak District’s second highest hill in two separate incidents.
Blencathra pair 'very lucky' after 65ft fall on Sharp Edge
Two walkers who fell from a Lake District mountain were described as very lucky by rescuers. One of the men fell 20m (65ft) from Sharp Edge on Blen...
Dales walker rescued after suffering leg injury near Ingleton
A walker was rescued after injuring his leg when he slipped on a track in the Yorkshire Dales. The 47-year-old was walking on the route between Kin...
Edale rescuers' first callout to same Peak District woodland for third year running
A mountain rescue team was called out for its first incident of the year – to the same location as the previous two years’ first callouts.
Injured climber rescued after fall on Ben Nevis's North Face
The New Year kicked off with a rescue for volunteers on Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out to aid an injure...
Mountain rescuers in action as Storm Frank sweeps across southern Scotland
Mountain rescue teams in southern Scotland were active helping residents as Storm Frank hit the area yesterday, causing floods in many towns and villages in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Injured Dales caver rescued from Three Counties system
A caver was rescued after suffering an injury underground in the western Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about 8.30pm on Tuesday...
Check weather, say rescuers, after Snowdon pair get stuck in snow
Rescuers urged walkers to check weather reports before heading for the mountains after two people got stuck in snow on Wales’s highest mountain.
Pair winched from Glyder Fach after getting stuck on Bristly Ridge
Rescuers have released footage of a dramatic rescue of two men who got stuck on a Snowdonia mountain in wintry conditions.
Two climbers rescued from Cairn Gorm Northern Corries in 60mph winds
Two climbers were brought to safety after being caught out in extreme weather in the Cairngorms. Rescuers said the fact two women were well equippe...
Brecon team clocks up 100th rescue on last day of 2015
A mountain rescue team clocked up its 100th rescue of the year on the last day of 2015. Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called out on New Year’s ...
South-west cavers launch appeal to aid cave rescuers who helped in northern floods
Cavers in the South-West have organised an appeal for cave rescuers who helped in the recent floods in the North of England.
Winter warning for walkers after two fall from Snowdon's Crib Goch ridge
National park bosses are urging walkers to be prepared when they head for the mountains after a recent spell of winter weather caught out visitors.
Two paddlers die in separate incidents on River Garry and River Findhorn
Two men have died in paddling incidents in the Highlands. A canoeist yesterday died after getting into difficulties on an Inverness-shire river. ...
Royal Navy Sea King rescue crews go out on a high as final shift begins
Crews at the UK’s busiest search and rescue helicopter base have started their final shift. The men and women who fly the Royal Navy’s Sea King...
Devon rescuers who travelled 300 miles thank York flood victims for warm welcome
A rescue team has spoken of the warm welcome its members received after helping the people of York during the recent floods.