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.
Walker rescued after being hit by heavy gate blown by wind
On the 29th May Keswick MRT attended two callouts in quick succession. A 75 year old man was knocked to the ground when the heavy gate half way up Jenkin Hill closed quickly with a gust of the wind. Unable to weight bear to continue his descent he called for assistance. On arrival the team…
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team responds to multiple callouts for walkers stuck on Tryfan
With 7 callouts in 6 days it’s fair to say half term has been busy so far. The first 4 were all on Tryfan, 3 on Sunday evening at the same time, 2 of which were only 50m apart. The lights from Tuesday’s stuck party prompted at least 8 calls to the Police. Thank you…
Edale Mountain Rescue Team members presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Team members along with their partners and family members gathered at The Norfolk Arms in Ringinglow last night (1st June) for an honours and awards evening. After a few drinks and some large helpings of pie and peas the awards began …. Mrs Chrissy Donaldson was presented with a bouquet of flowers in thanks for…
Raising a glass to Mountain Rescue
A new limited-edition gin created by The Lakes Distillery is set to raise thousands of pounds to support the work of Mountain Rescue teams across Cumbria. Gearing up for peak tourist season, The Lakes Distillery, at Setmurthy near Bassenthwaite Lake, has designed The Lakes Mountain Strength Gin to support the work of those volunteers who…