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child with hypothermia Lake District
Scafell Pike
A child became cold high on Scafell Pike during a fell race. Fell race organisers and the mountain rescue team provided support to the family as they descended. The child was checked by ambulance staff at the car park and discharged in good health.
Outcome: child checked by ambulance staff and discharged; family returned to accommodation
Responding team
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