Dry Gill, Helvellyn (112)

Callout Date: 21/08/2026
Callout Time: 10:18 am
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Kenzie's K9s – Animal Search & Rescue, Drone SAR For Lost Dogs UK

Teddy had been missing since 2nd August after disappearing on Helvellyn. Nearly three weeks later, there was finally some fantastic news when one of the volunteers searching for him heard barking coming from Dry Gill. They managed to locate Teddy, alive but stuck in the gill, and due to the dangerous location, the team were called to help bring him to safety.

The team attended and reached Teddy, who thankfully had no obvious injuries, although after nearly three weeks on the fell, he had understandably lost a considerable amount of weight. He was given a small amount of food before being safely secured in a rucksack for the journey back down to Swirls car park.

Around three and a half hours after the callout began, the team met Teddy’s owner and the original informant at Swirls, where Teddy was handed back to his very relieved owner for onward travel to the vets.

A remarkable outcome after nearly three weeks on Helvellyn, and a huge well done to everyone who kept searching and never gave up on Teddy. 

7 team members – 3 hours 30 minutes.