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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.
Man with injury to hip, Ullswater lakeshore path
September 26, 2021 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called by Cumbria Police on Sunday (26th November) to assist an elderly gentleman who had slipped, fallen and damaged his hip while walking along the lakeshore path. The team deployed the inflatable rescue boat to access the remote location. On arrival the gentleman’s injuries were assessed by…
Woman with suspected asthma attack
September 25, 2021 On Saturday 25th September, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by Cumbria Police to a woman who was having a suspected asthma attack on the path up towards Boredale Hause. The lady, who was walking with friends, was provided with immediate first aid before an ambulance crew arrived. The ambulance crew were…