Helvellyn, Swirls Path (53)

Callout Date: 18/05/2026
Callout Time: 1:35 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, NWAA Helimed 08

A 53 year old gentleman was on the descent from Helvellyn towards Swirls when he stumbled and tripped resulting in a badly broken ankle. Helimed 08 from Blackpool was able to land close by and were first on scene followed shortly after by a Keswick team doctor and team members. The teams worked together to provide analgesia and reduce (realign) the displaced ankle before stretchering the man to the helicopter for evacuation to hospital.

16 team members – 2 hours 29 minutes