Two walkers rescued from icy fell near Dove Crag
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:58 · Archive
Two young men lost on steep icy ground at Dove Crag were guided to safety by Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team after becoming separated whilst searching for the Priest Hole, a cave in the eastern fells.
The walkers had set out to find the cave, where they planned to camp. However, they became lost on the fell without a map or torches as darkness fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team's Duty Leader guided the pair over the phone to safer ground and helped them back onto the main path.
Four team members then ascended the fell to meet the two walkers, bringing spare torches, warm clothing and first aid supplies. The rescue volunteers then walked the two men down to their car to complete the operation.
The incident took place on November 11 and lasted three and a half hours, beginning at 7.12pm. Five volunteer team members were involved in the rescue.
This was the 94th callout of the year for Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team.
How it is being reported
- Two walkers lost at night on steep icy ground assisted by mountain rescue teamPatterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called-in to help two young men this week after they found themselves lost on steep icy ground at Dove Crag.NW Evening Mail · 15 Nov, 05:00
- Two walkers lost at night on steep icy ground assisted by mountain rescue teamPatterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called-in to help two young men this week after they found themselves lost on steep icy ground at Dove Crag.News & Star · 15 Nov, 05:00
- Two walkers lost at night on steep icy ground assisted by mountain rescue teamPatterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called-in to help two young men this week after they found themselves lost on steep icy ground at Dove Crag.Westmorland Gazette · 15 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team · Dove Crag · Priest Hole
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