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Keep up to date with everything going on in mountain rescue around England and Wales. For press enquiries, contact Andy Simpson, MREW Press Officer, via press@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Fell Runner Rescued After Injury on Kirkstone Pass
September 20, 2025 13.20hrs At approximately 13:20 on Saturday 20th September, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by Cumbria Police following reports of a fell runner who had sustained a lower leg injury while descending from Kirkstone Pass. After speaking directly with the casualty, the team was deployed to the scene. On arrival, the runner…
Asthma attack – Place Fell
September 16, 2025 20:24hrs On Tuesday 16/09/2025 at around 20:24hrs, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out regarding a child who was having an asthma attack. The team was already at their base on their Tuesday training night. The child was part of a school group who were on an expedition with a local outdoor…
Head Injury at Aira Force
September 18, 2025 12:49hrs On Thursday 18th September at 12:49hrs Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by Cumbria Police regarding reports of a man who had slipped and was stuck in a gulley and had received a head injury. The Duty Leader, who was at base doing some admin, took the call and attempted to…
Cragfast on Striding Edge
September 17, 2025 00:01 hrs Just after midnight on Wednesday 17th September North West Ambulance Service contacted Patterdale MRT to alert them to three young men who had become benighted and crag-fast on Striding Edge. Six team members were tasked and escorted the young men down from the fell. This incident involved 7 personnel and…
Casualty on Great Mell
September 11, 2025 18:00 hrs Report of a 68 year old gentleman requiring assistance on Great Mell fell. The report was received by Patterdale Mountain Rescue via Cumbria Police at 1800 on 11 September 2025. The gentleman had braved the heavy showers through the day to walk with his sister to the summit of Great…