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abandoned tents reported Lake District
Angle Tarn, Lake District
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called on 5 January after three abandoned tents were discovered near Angle Tarn by a fell walker. The team responded promptly, but with no reports of missing persons and lights having been observed descending the fell, the team stood down. The incident highlighted the importance of considering weather, equipment and experience before undertaking fell camping.
Outcome: team stood down with no missing persons found
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