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Fell runner rescued from Lake District after ankle injury

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 13:33 · Archive

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team rescued a fell runner who slipped and injured his ankle at Sticks Pass on November 8.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to rescue a fell runner who slipped while descending a Lake District fell at Sticks Pass on November 8 at 11.30am. The incident occurred at Stannah Ghyll, where the runner injured his ankle and became unable to walk.

The runner attempted to move down the hill alone before deciding to call for help. Keswick MRT attended and splinted the injured ankle, then used a stretcher to carry him off the fell.

He was met by his partner at the roadside and taken to hospital for further treatment.

This callout was the 154th attended by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team during the year.

Fell runner rescued from Lake District after ankle injury
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In this story: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team · Lake District · Sticks Pass · Stannah Ghyll

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