Three rescued from Lake District scree without head torches
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:58 · Archive
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued three people stranded on the Screes at Wastwater on 12 October.
Three people were rescued after becoming stranded on the Screes, a scree boulder field at Wastwater, without head torches. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 6.50 pm on 12 October to conduct the rescue operation.
A small group of team members responded to the callout with the Wasdale Boat and helped the individuals reach safety. The three people were then returned to their accommodation.
The rescue operation lasted three hours and 24 minutes in total. Five team members were involved in bringing the stranded hikers to safety.
How it is being reported
- Three rescued in 3-hour operation after becoming stranded without head torchesWasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued three people stranded on the Screes at Wastwater without head torches during a three-hour operation on October 12.Cumberland News · 13 Oct, 17:45
- Three rescued in 3-hour operation after becoming stranded without head torchesWasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued three people stranded on the Screes at Wastwater without head torches during a three-hour operation on October 12.NW Evening Mail · 13 Oct, 17:45
- Three rescued in 3-hour operation after becoming stranded without head torchesWasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued three people stranded on the Screes at Wastwater without head torches during a three-hour operation on October 12.Westmorland Gazette · 13 Oct, 17:45
- Three rescued in 3-hour operation after becoming stranded without head torchesWasdale Mountain Rescue Team rescued three people stranded on the Screes at Wastwater without head torches during a three-hour operation on October 12.Whitehaven News · 13 Oct, 17:45
In this story: Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team · Wastwater · Screes
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