Hiker rescued from Lake District fell in darkness
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 18:38 · Archive
A 26-year-old hiker was rescued by Keswick mountain rescue after becoming stranded in darkness on the Coast-to-Coast path.
A 26-year-old hiker was rescued by Keswick mountain rescue on 4 November after becoming stranded in darkness on the Coast-to-Coast path above Lining Crag. Without an adequate torch, he found himself unable to continue by 6.18pm.
Three team members from Keswick MRT deployed to meet the man and escort him safely down to Stonethwaite.
Benighting—hikers undertaking walks longer than expected and losing daylight before descending the fell—is one of the biggest causes of mountain rescue callouts in the Lake District.
How it is being reported
- Benighted hiker on Coast-to-Coast footpath assisted by mountain rescue teamA hiker was assisted by a Lake District mountain rescue team last night after becoming stranded in the dark on a footpath.Westmorland Gazette · 5 Nov, 18:12
- Benighted hiker on Coast-to-Coast footpath assisted by mountain rescue teamA hiker was assisted by a Lake District mountain rescue team last night after becoming stranded in the dark on a footpath.NW Evening Mail · 5 Nov, 18:12
- Benighted hiker on Coast-to-Coast footpath assisted by mountain rescue teamA hiker was assisted by a Lake District mountain rescue team last night after becoming stranded in the dark on a footpath.Cumberland News · 5 Nov, 18:12
In this story: Keswick MRT · Lake District · Lining Crag · Stonethwaite · Coast-to-Coast path
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