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injured walker Lake District
Scale Knott, Melbreak
A walker slipped and injured their leg on Scale Knott, Melbreak on 28 August 2026. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team attended and, due to the difficult terrain, arranged helicopter assistance to transport the casualty to Cumberland Infirmary.
Outcome: airlifted to hospital by helicopter
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