Injury/Minor Medical Emergency Lake District

Injury/Minor Medical Emergency

Friday, 20 March 2026

Mountain rescuers were called out after a walker slipped on wet ground while hiking in poor weather, resulting in a suspected fractured ankle. The team assessed and stabilised the injury before carefully carrying the individual down a challenging route over five hours.

Outcome: Rescued and transported to safety

Responding team

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Source

Walker with suspected fractured ankle carried to safety by mountain rescuers news · newsandstar.co.uk

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