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Wild camping/Exposure in severe weather Lake District
Lake District (including Scafell Pike, Sprinkling Tarn, and Derwentwater)
Following severe weather over the Easter weekend, multiple mountain rescue teams responded to incidents involving wild campers and walkers in the Lake District. Rescues included a couple stranded near Scafell Pike and teenagers whose tents were destroyed by high winds. Despite challenging conditions, all individuals involved in the reported incidents were safely evacuated.
Outcome: All casualties were rescued safely.
Responding team
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They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.
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