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Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team News and Incidents for November 11

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Lake Search for Wedding Guests: Lake Ulswater - Falling Rocks 12^th November

Patterdale MRT were contacted by the Police at about 05:00 to assist in searching for two hotel guests who were missing in a yacht on Ulswater following a wedding reception. After a short search involving the Fire Service and other agencies the Team found the boat at Falling Rocks and the guests were apprehended.
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Broken ankle in Grisedale valley: Grisedale valley 10^th November

At 1615 hrs Cumbria police called Patterdale mountain rescue to the aid of a 60 year old female from Warrington who sustained a suspected fracture to her left ankle whilst walking in the Grisedale valley.
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Fell Runner Injures Leg above Glenridding Beck: Above Glenridding Beck, Glenridding 5^th November

At approximately 15:30 Cumbria Police requested the Team to rescue a woman who had fallen whilst taking part in an organised fell race. She had broken her leg and was in severe pain. She was treated on scene, given pain relief, and transported from the mountain by stretcher.

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