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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.

Missing man rescued after three-day search

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Emergency Beacon Activated

August 29, 2025 6:25 pm Following the activation of an emergency beacon by a Duke of Edinburgh group,  Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was requested to investigate on behalf of Cumbria Police. The beacon’s last location was on Beda fell, Martindale Common and the DofE group were out of contact. A small team of Patterdale members…

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Climber injured in ‘significant’ Peak District fall

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Hikers saved from ‘worst terrain’ thank rescuers

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Walker dies while descending Welsh mountain

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Rescuers swim 21 miles in hopes of replacing kit

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Man airlifted to hospital after Peak District fall

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Man died of multiple injuries after mountain fall

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Woman rescued after 33ft mobility scooter fall

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Rescuers called to quarry twice over bike accidents

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