Two Lake District walkers rescued after iPhone satellite call
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 02:01 · Archive
Two walkers lost on the Lake District's Corridor Route near Stand Crag were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after using iPhone satellite service to call for help.
Two walkers were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after becoming lost on the Corridor Route near Stand Crag in the Lake District on November 11. Cumbria Police received a call via iPhone satellite service at 7.08pm reporting that the pair had become disoriented.
A small team from Wasdale Mountain Rescue was deployed to locate the walkers. They were found and safely escorted to Styhead, where they were able to warm up.
After recovering, the walkers felt able to continue on their own to Seathwaite. The rescue operation concluded at 12.58am.
The incident highlights how satellite calling capability on modern smartphones can enable communication in remote areas where conventional mobile phone networks may not have coverage.
How it is being reported
- Two walkers rescued after iPhone satellite call on Lake District's Corridor RouteTwo walkers lost on the Lake District’s Corridor Route near Stand Crag were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after an iPhone satellite call on November 11.Cumberland News · 12 Nov, 19:02
- Two walkers rescued after iPhone satellite call on Lake District's Corridor RouteTwo walkers lost on the Lake District’s Corridor Route near Stand Crag were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after an iPhone satellite call on November 11.NW Evening Mail · 12 Nov, 19:02
- Two walkers rescued after iPhone satellite call on Lake District's Corridor RouteTwo walkers lost on the Lake District’s Corridor Route near Stand Crag were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after an iPhone satellite call on November 11.Whitehaven News · 12 Nov, 19:02
- Two walkers rescued after iPhone satellite call on Lake District's Corridor RouteTwo walkers lost on the Lake District’s Corridor Route near Stand Crag were rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue after an iPhone satellite call on November 11.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Nov, 19:02
In this story: Wasdale Mountain Rescue · Cumbria Police · Lake District · Corridor Route · Stand Crag · Styhead · Seathwaite
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