Man dies after fall from exposed mountain ridge in Cumbria

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in Cumbria on Thursday, October 22.

A man has died after suffering a long fall from Sharp Edge, an exposed ridge on Blencathra in Cumbria, on Thursday, October 22. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 2.12pm after reports of a serious incident on the ridge.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service's Helimed 58 crew located the casualty and guided rescuers to the scene. The rescue operation also involved the Coastguard rescue helicopter R912.

Attempts to resuscitate the man were made but despite best efforts he could not be saved. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team extended their condolences to the man's family and friends.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after long fall from exposed ridge of Cumbria mountainA man has died after falling from a ridge on a mountain.Westmorland Gazette · 26 Oct, 14:51
• Man dies after long fall from exposed ridge of Cumbria mountainA man has died after falling from a ridge on a mountain.Cumberland News · 26 Oct, 08:50

In this story: Blencathra · Sharp Edge · Cumbria · Keswick Mountain Rescue Team · Great North Air Ambulance Service

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