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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.

Rescue team deployed to assist walker suffering ‘severe and painful’ leg cramp

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Suspected Broken Ankle – Hayeswater Dam

April 5, 2025 14:17 On 5/4/2025 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by Cumbria Police at 14.17 with a report of a woman with a possible broken ankle at Hayeswater dam. The walker slipped whilst crossing the stream, sustaining a painful injury to her lower leg. The team was called out and managed to drive…

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Mountain rescue team use over 600m of rope to help lost walkers

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Hypothermic pair seek help from wild camper

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Rescue team responds to injuries, disorientated walkers and shouts for help in busy end to month

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Mountain rescue team warns people to be careful to prevent fires

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‘Busy April Fools Day’ for mountain rescue team with back to back calls

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Man fallen on Lake Shore Path

March 31, 2025 13:29 hrs At  13:29 on Monday 31st March Patterdale MRT was contacted by North West Ambulance Service with a report of a 76 year old man who had tumbled about 8 meters from the Ullswater lake shore path. Eleven Patterdale MRT members responded, launching the Team’s rescue boat and making their way…

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Mountain rescue called to Accrington and Rawtenstall incidents

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Seriously hurt climber saved in 11-hour rescue

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