Entrapment/Rescue Yorkshire Dales

Preston Under Scar

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The rescue team was called out by North Yorkshire Police regarding a walking group trapped in a shooting hut north of Preston Under Scar. A local team member attended the scene and found the door bolted from the outside, allowing the group to be released.

Outcome: Safe release of walking party

Responding team

Swaledale MRT — team website ↗

Source

Callout (26-08) 21/01/26 Rescue Swaledale MRT report

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