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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.
Fallen walker Hartsop above How
December 14, 2022 14:00hrs On Wednesday 14/12/22 at around 1400hrs the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team received a call with regard to a lone walker who had slipped on ice and felt dizzy afterwards. The Team was already dealing with another incident at the time. It was quickly established that the man was on a path…
Slipped on icy path
December 14, 2022 12:36 hrs On Wednesday 14th December at 12.35hrs the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was requested by Cumbria Police to attend a woman who had slipped on an icy path whilst descending Gowbarrow after setting off from Aira Force with a walking group. The Duty leader called out the Team and 9…
40 years volunteer service to Rob Illman of Dartmoor Search & Rescue Ashburton
On Saturday 3rd December, Rob Illman was awarded a certificate for 40 years of service to theDartmoor Search & Rescue Team (Ashburton). Members gave a standing ovation to honour his time served and commitment to the team. His long service has also seen him awarded a privileged ‘triple’ of the Queens’ jubilee service medals –…