Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team Incident Report 2003
Total incidents for 2003 = 54
Incidents in 2002 = 58
Plus requests for search dog assistance by other teams or agencies
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Incident No |
Date Time |
Location |
Description |
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01 |
04/01/03 |
Link Cove |
28 year old male from Cardigan fell whilst climbing an ice route on Scrubby Crag sustaining a dislocated ankle. He was air lifted to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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02 |
05.01.03 15.44 |
Hallin Fell |
A 9 year old boy became separated from his family on Hallin Fell. He was quickly found and reunited with his family. |
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03 |
11.01.03 |
Link Cove |
An ice climber from Keswick fell 10 metres from an ice route and fractured both legs. He was taken by helicopter to Royal Lancaster Infirmary. |
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04 |
13.01.03 |
Stang |
A 35 year old male walker from Gwent became disorientated in bad weather descending from Helvellyn. He was located at Stang by the Team and escorted from the hill. |
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05 |
16.01.03 |
Priests Crag Wattermillock |
A cragfast sheep was released and roped down to the foot of the crag. |
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06 |
21.01.03 |
Sheffield Pike |
A report was received of flashing lights on the screes above Glenridding. The area was searched by 13 Team members and a search dog but nothing was found. |
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07 |
01.02.03 |
Ruthwaite Cove |
An experienced climber fell 60m whilst abseiling sustaining a fractured sternum, internal bruising, fractured spine and a fractured lower leg. He was airlifted to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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08 |
22.02.03 |
Striding Edge Helvellyn |
A 28 year old soldier from Aldershot slipped from the path on Helvellyn and sustained a fractured lower leg. He was treated by the Team and airlifted to Hospital. |
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09 |
22.02.03 |
Helvellyn Lower Man |
Whilst the previous job was in progress a report was received of a 26 year old female on Lower Man who had damaged her ankle. She was also airlifted to hospital. The Penrith Team assisted with this incident. |
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10 |
12/3/03 |
Glencoyne Bay Ullswater |
Diver became unwell after a dive. The rescue team treated the man and he was air lifted to Liverpool decompression unit. |
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11 |
12/3/03 13:30 - |
Helvellyn |
Woman became crag fast on icy ground on Helvellyn. |
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12 |
18/3/03 14:15 |
Eagle Crag Patterdale Common |
Male fell 15 metres from Eagle crag. He was treated on the fell and airlifted to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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13 |
23/3/03 09:05 |
Hallin Fell |
Report of red flare and person waving on Hallin Fell. Team searched the fell but no person was found. |
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14 |
25/3/03 20:00 |
Priest Hole Dove Crag |
Report of flashing lights. Team investigated and found group staying in Priest Hole |
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15 |
18/4/03 11:10 |
Greenhow End Deepdale |
Rock Scrambling -Two men became crag fast after going off route on a scramble. The Team located and lowered them off the crag. |
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16 |
22/4/03 12:50 |
Helvellyn |
Fatal fall from Helvellyn head wall |
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17 |
23/4/03 14:00 |
Matterdale |
Local farmer requested Team to rescue cragfast sheep. |
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18
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23/4/03 15:20 |
Brothers Water |
Elderly gentleman became unwell. Team assisted County Ambulance crew. |
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19 |
25/4/03 18:45 |
Helvellyn |
A 37 year old male become wet and cold and was mildly hypothermic. He pitched tent at foot of Helvellyn head wall and called for Team assistance. |
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20 |
26/4/03 13:00 |
Nethermost Cove |
Man slipped and fell 20m into Nethermost Cove sustaining head, back and knee injuries. |
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21 |
10/5/03 14:25 |
Top of Swirral Edge Helvellyn |
Woman fainted on summit of Helvellyn. |
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22 |
10/5/03 18:40 |
Lake Path |
Mountain Biking - Silver Bay Howtown to Patterdale |
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23 |
17/5/03 20:45 |
Brotherswater Area |
Two men reported over due from a walk. They turned up safe |
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24 |
26/5/03 17:15 |
Greenside Mine Track |
School girl tripped and sprained her ankle |
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25 |
29/5/03 13:00 |
Footpath from Red Tarn to Greenside |
7 year old boy fell over on footpath badly cutting his knee |
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26 |
30/5/03 09:30 |
High Street |
38 year old male walker reported missing after failure to pick up car from B&B. Turned up safe at another B&B |
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27 |
1/6/03 15:00 |
Sticks Pass |
76 year old woman collapsed with a heart attack whilst fell walking. The woman was treated on the fell and airlifted to hospital. The woman has recovered and has since visited the Team. |
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28 |
1/6/03 17:58 |
Patterdale |
Lady with breathing difficulties brought to rescue centre, treated at centre and taken by Team ambulance to Penrith |
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29 |
29/6/03 22:30 |
Crookabeck to Beckstones Path, Patterdale |
Schoolboy tripped over and lacerated his left knee |
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30 |
20/6/03 12:00 |
Eagle Crag Grisedale |
Two sheep cragfast, safely lowered off the crag. |
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31 |
21/6/03 10:55 |
Ullswater |
Man fractured ankle getting out of a boat. He was treated and brought back to Glenridding by the Team rescue boat |
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32 |
29/6/03 12:25 |
Caiston Beck Patterdale |
61 year old female slipped from the path and injured her head. |
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33
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12/7/03 12:25 |
Sticks Pass |
Mountain biker fell off his bike, injuring his head |
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34 |
12/7/03 14:34 |
Patterdale |
Girl injured her foot whilst walking in open toed sandals. She came into the Rescue Centre during previous job. |
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35 |
12/7/03 16:48 |
Helvellyn |
Female fell 50ft from Helvellyn sustaining a spinal and leg injury. |
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36 |
12/7/03 19:15 |
Keswick Area |
Urban search Keswick. Fatal |
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37 |
14/7/03 09:00 |
The Knott |
Search for man after rucsac found. Man located at his home. |
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38 |
24/7/03 12:43 |
Bridle Path Swarthbeck |
63 year old female slipped and fractured her ankle. Treated at the scene and then transported by Team ambulance to Penrith Hospital. |
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39 |
3/8/03 16:30 |
Silver Crag |
A 68 year old female slipped on path and suffered head injuries. She was treated at the scene and transferred by Team boat to Patterdale to meet County Ambulance. |
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40 |
12/8/03 14:40 |
Elmhow Grisedale |
Woman tripped and dislocated her elbow. |
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41 |
20/8/03 17:14 |
Kirkstone Area |
Large family group reported overdue by friends. After Team started search family turned up safe and well. |
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42 |
21/8/03 11:10 |
Greenside |
13 year old girl went missing from hostel as she did not want to go on walk. Police and rescue team where called. Located at Windermere. |
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43 |
29/8/03 18:15 |
Hartsop above How |
Family got separated on walk. Mother ended up on the Thirlmere side with cuts and bruises. Father and three 13year old daughters located on Hartsop above How by Team. |
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44 |
30/8/03 17:00 |
Patterdale |
Woman injured her back pulling a canoe out of the water. Unable to move; treated at the scene by Team and transferred to Hospital |
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45 |
31/8/03 14:00 |
Aira Force |
Woman fell at Aira force cutting her knee. The Team gave First Aid. |
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46 |
1/9/03 12:00 |
Moss Crag Seldom Seen |
Prize hound crag fast with injured leg. The Team recovered the hound and it was seen by local vet. |
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47 |
6/9/03 16:00 |
High Street Area |
Two walkers reported 2 hours overdue from a walk from Haweswater to Patterdale. Over estimated the walk - wet and cold. |
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48 |
11/9/03 12:30 |
Rest Dodd |
Two women became disorientated in hill fog doing the Coast to Coast and called for help on mobile phone. |
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49 |
12/9/03 18:00 |
Helvellyn |
Husband reported wife, son and daughter overdue from a walk on Helvellyn. As the Team were assembling the family turned up safe. |
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50 |
27/9/03 16:55 |
Filter House Hayeswater Dam |
Mountain Biker fell from her bike injuring her back. She was treated at the scene and airlifted to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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51 |
28/9/03 13:20 |
Gowbarrow |
48 year old female slipped and fractured her fibula. She was treated by the Team and air lifted by air ambulance to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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52 |
17/10/03 17:00 |
Hole In Wall Helvellyn |
25 year old female suffering from gastroenteritis, collapsed semi conscious. She was treated on the fell and stretchered to Patterdale. Transferred to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. |
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53 |
27/10/03 18:10 |
Hart Crag |
One of party of 6 moving very slowly with medical problem. Two in party descended and called MR assistance. |
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54 |
05/12/03 |
Ullswater |
Request for assistance to a lake passenger vessel with mechanical failure. The Patterdale Mountain Rescue boat was on the water on an exercise. The vessel was towed to the pier and the passengers were evacuated. The Outward bound rescue boat also assisted. |