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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.
Ankle Injury at Threshthwaite Mouth
November 8, 2025 14:26 hrs On Saturday 8th November at 14:26hrs Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team received a call via Cumbria Police informing them that a female had sustained an ankle injury at Threshwaite Mouth in the Hartsop Valley. The injury was caused by a simple slip which left the casualty with pain and swelling to…
Missing mountain Biker Helvelyn
November 9, 2025 13:40 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by Cumbria Police at 13:40 on Sunday the 9th of November to a Mountain Biker who had been reported missing on Helvellyn. After a report of a possible sighting in Thirlmere from a team member a short investigation and search by road in the area…
Disabling cramps on Helvellyn
November 8, 2025 4:11 pm Whilst a group of friends ascended Helvellyn from Glenridding one of the group suffered debilatating cramp to their legs. Despite hydrating and eating, the casualty felt unable to proceed. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Duty Leader made contact with the casualty and assessed their condition. Thankfully the group took the advice to…