Lost Scafell Pike walkers guided to safety by fellow hikers

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Two walkers lost on Scafell Pike in zero visibility were guided to safety by fellow hikers after rescue services responded.

Two walkers lost on Scafell Pike were guided to safety by fellow hikers after emergency services responded on October 4.

Cumbria Police and Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team attended the incident as conditions on the mountain deteriorated to zero visibility. The walkers were unable to navigate safely in these conditions.

Other hikers on the mountain came to their aid and were able to guide them to safety. The rescue operation concluded successfully, with the lost walkers brought down to safety with assistance from their fellow mountaineers.

How it is being reported

• Lost Scafell Pike walkers guided to safety by fellow hikers in zero visibilityCumberland News · 6 Oct, 12:37
• Lost Scafell Pike walkers guided to safety by fellow hikers in zero visibilityNW Evening Mail · 6 Oct, 12:37
• Lost Scafell Pike walkers guided to safety by fellow hikers in zero visibilityWestmorland Gazette · 6 Oct, 12:37

In this story: Scafell Pike · Cumbria Police · Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team · Cumbria

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