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Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team News and Incidents for December 08

Solo Fell Walker lost in Mist: Hart Crag 22^nd December

A solo walker from North Yokshire became lost in poor visibility descending from Fairfield. The Team joined a search lead by Langdale Ambleside MRT, located the woman and led her to Patterdale.
Two simultaneous rescues at Patterdale: Hartsop and Kentmere Fells 14^th December

Two walkers became separated from their companions who descended to Patterdale. The missing walkers were eventually found by Kendal Team at Kendale.
: Swirral Edge and Brown Cove Helvellyn 14^th December

A York man fell from Swirral Edge into Brown Cove. The team who were assembling for the previous incident responded and located the casualty who was lifted from the scene by a Sea King helicopter from Prestwick.
Cragfast climbers rescued: Hellvelyn Headwall 6^th December

Two winter climbers became cragfast. After a brief search they were located and escorted to safety by the team, assisted by a pair of Penrith PMRT members who were in the area. The climbers were then flown down to the Rescue Centre by an RAF Sea King.

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