Walker rescued after suffering medical episode on Scafell Pike

A walker was rescued after suffering a medical episode on an afternoon walk.

A call was made to Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team on Wednesday afternoon (April 17). A walker had suffered a medical episode near Wasdale Head, on the descent from Scafell Pike.

Luckily, a vehicle with team members from the rescue team were already nearby, so a quick response was possible. Others responded to the full callout, meaning people were able to get to the walker and give them medical attention.

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On the scene, a medical assessment was made and the walker was put on a stretcher. Then, the short journey to the road was made and the walker was handed over to the land ambulance team, with the rescue group returning to base.

18 members of the rescue team were involved in the incident, whilst thankfully, the weather remained sunny and dry. In total, the rescue took three hours and seven minutes.