Scales Tarn, Blencathra (125)

Callout Date: 02/11/2024
Callout Time: 1:50 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Penrith MRT

A walker slipped and injured her ankle on a path above Scales Tarn. Unable to weight bear her group called for help. Keswick team were initially low on numbers so requested support from Penrith MRT. After some pain relief and an ankle splint the woman was packaged for a sledge ride down to Scales, and onward transfer to hospital for further checks.

12 team members + 5 from Penrith – 3 hours 40 minutes