In the news
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.
Lost on High Street
December 29, 2025 10:51 pm Following a call to Cumbria Police, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked to assist a man on High Street near Cairn Racecourse Hill. Unfortunately, despite having made good progress through the day he found himself disorientated, cold and without any means of light other than his phone as darkness arrived….
Couple needing help Dove Crag, Hartsop
December 25, 2025 5.45 pm Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Marks 100th Call-Out of the Year with Christmas Day Rescue Whilst most families were settling down for their evening at home at 17:45 on December 25th, Cumbria Police alerted Penrith MRT to a broken emergency call from a walker in distress. With limited information they realised…