News Archive

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team News and Incidents for November 08

: Striding Edge / Helvellyn 10^th November

Two walkers lost there nerve in wet and windy conditions at the end off Striding Edge approaching Helvellyn summit plateau. A bystander called the police which led to a callout, however they had been escorted to safety by other walkers by the time the team had assembled.
Unlucky slip: Kepple Cove Dam Catstye Cam 9^th November

A Bristol man slipped near Kepple Cove Dam lacerating his lower leg on an old metal stake. He was treated and stretchered to a Team vehicle for transfer to the Rescue Centre and then to CIC by county ambulance.

Team News: Well wishers raise funds for MRT 2^nd November

The wishing well in the garden at Granny Dowbekin’s Tearooms in Pooley Bridge is a popular feature with visitors and the most recent collection has raised nearly £150 for Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. Ray Griffiths of the Team received the proceeds from Colin Hindle of the tearooms.
Team News: Flood rescue support 24^th November

Members of the Patterdale MRT played a part in flood evacuations at Eamont Bridge and a number of rescues from stranded vehicles as Ullswater and the River Eamont reacted to heavy rain across Cumbria.

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