Incident reports

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to two separate ankle injury emergencies on the north side of Glenridding Dodd within three days. On 15 February, a walker sustained a severe ankle injury and was evacuated by stretcher; on 17 February, another walker suffered a dislocated ankle at the same location and was similarly evacuated. Both casualties were transported to hospital for treatment.

Outcome: both casualties evacuated by stretcher and taken to hospital

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to two separate ankle injuries on the north side of Glenridding Dodd within three days. On 15 February, a walker went over on their ankle and was evacuated by stretcher to hospital. Two days later on 17 February, another walker sustained a dislocated ankle in the same location and was similarly evacuated.

Outcome: both casualties evacuated by stretcher to hospital

A mountain rescue team responded to two separate incidents involving hikers sustaining ankle injuries while descending the north side of Glenridding Dodd over a period of three days. In both cases, the team provided immediate care and evacuated the injured individuals via stretcher down The Rake.

Outcome: Casualties were treated and evacuated to hospital.

A group of four hillwalkers and their dogs fell through a cornice on Fionn Bheinn in Achnasheen. After initial efforts to locate the missing members, the dog was eventually found alive near its last known location.

Outcome: All people were found safe; the dog was located alive.

Two walkers became stranded on Helvellyn in snowy conditions and were rescued by teenagers. The rescue was successful and the casualties were brought to safety.

Outcome: rescued by teenagers

The rescue was requested by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue for a dog trapped on an island near Keld. Team members arrived to support the efforts, ultimately establishing a handline that allowed for the safe extraction of all parties involved.

Outcome: Successful rescue

Outcome: The individual was found alive with cuts and bruises after falling hundreds of feet during an avalanche. Multiple agencies responded to the incident in poor visibility.

A female walker sustained a knee injury near Howton and was unable to bear weight on her leg. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team located her, provided pain relief and splinting, then stretchered her to the lake shore and transported her by rescue boat to Glenridding pier for onward hospital treatment.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by stretcher and rescue boat to hospital for treatment

Three major incidents occurred on Ben Nevis over three days in early February. A walker fell 150 metres on Friday and was stretchered to safety; two climbers became crag-fast on Fairy Godmother at Creag Meagaidh and were lowered to safety; and on Sunday, two climbers stranded in Tower Gully were rescued in severe weather conditions including snow, sleet and rime ice. All casualties were safely evacuated.

Outcome: all casualties stretchered or lowered to safety and evacuated

The team was called by Devon & Cornwall Police to conduct a search for a missing person in the Barnstaple area on Friday morning. The search was cancelled while en route after police enquiries located the individual.

Outcome: Person found

Mountain Rescue was called out to assist a party stranded in their vehicle due to ice above Whitaside. After assessing the conditions, the team advised the group that it was safe for them to retrace their steps down into Wensleydale under supervision.

Outcome: Safe exit from the area

The team was called out by North Yorkshire Police to search for a high-risk missing person near Starbottom in the Hawkswick area. After initial searches proved unsuccessful, the casualty was eventually located through a systematic search of the fell and subsequently handed over to an ambulance for care.

Outcome: Found and treated on scene

The rescue was requested after an individual sustained a lower leg injury from a fall while walking their dog. The casualty was located on a footpath by the River Burn south of Masham, making access difficult for initial emergency services.

Outcome: Casualty was packaged and transferred to an ambulance.

A hillwalker was stranded on Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe for 17 hours in severe winter conditions after the rescue team withdrew due to extreme weather, avalanche risk and poor visibility. The search resumed at first light, and an RAF helicopter assisted in locating the casualty near the summit suffering from cold exposure. The walker was evacuated by stretcher and helicopter to hospital for further care.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by helicopter after cold exposure; conscious and winched to safety

The team was called out on 28 January for a high-risk search operation involving a missing young person in the Dunnon & Furness area. The search concluded successfully when it was confirmed that the teenager had been found safe and well.

Outcome: Person Found Safe

A group of adults were rescued from an icy mountain by teenagers after the adults became stranded while wearing inappropriate footwear and clothing. The incident highlights the importance of proper equipment and preparation for mountain conditions.

Outcome: rescued by teenagers

The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team reported a busy couple of days, which included training followed by three call-outs all located in Coire an t-Sneachda. Another local team also experienced a busy weekend involving technical rigging and the assessment and evacuation of multiple casualties during challenging winter conditions.

Outcome: Casualties were assessed, stabilised, and evacuated.

The team responded to a multi-agency effort following Storm Chandra, which brought intense rainfall and widespread flooding, particularly affecting East Devon's river valleys. Volunteers assisted emergency services with welfare checks on flooded properties and farms, and helped access or treat individuals who were unable to leave their homes.

Outcome: Support provided to emergency services

Five dogs were rescued from a mountain after falling through an overhanging snow ledge while on a hike near Fionn Bheinn. One dog was found later in a hollow below the summit and was reported to be cold but otherwise fine.

Outcome: All rescued dogs were found to be in reasonable condition.

Outcome: Found and safely assisted off the moor.