Two walkers found using phone location link in Eskdale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Two lost walkers in Eskdale were guided to safety using a phone location link by mountain rescue.

Two walkers lost in Eskdale on October 21 were guided back to safety using a phone location link and map by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team. Police received a call at 5.41pm, alerting the team to their situation. Rain and strong winds were affecting conditions in the area.

The Team Leader obtained a PhoneFind location showing the walkers were close to a road. The pair were provided with their location as a grid reference, allowing them to navigate back to the path. Using the phone location link, they continued and successfully reached their accommodation.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was stood down at 7.22pm, one hour and 41 minutes after being alerted. One team member was involved in the operation.

How it is being reported

• Two lost walkers guided to safety in Eskdale using phone location linkTwo people lost in Eskdale were guided to safety on October 21 by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team using a PhoneFind link, map and compass in poor, wet weather.Westmorland Gazette · 22 Oct, 12:08
• Two lost walkers guided to safety in Eskdale using phone location linkTwo people lost in Eskdale were guided to safety on October 21 by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team using a PhoneFind link, map and compass in poor, wet weather.Cumberland News · 22 Oct, 12:08

In this story: Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team · Eskdale · Police

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