Helvellyn (145)

Callout Date: 29/12/2024
Callout Time: 9:07 pm
Agencies Involved: Patterdale MRT, Keswick MRT, Lake District Search & Rescue Dogs, Langdale-Ambleside MRT, Cockermouth MRT, Penrith MRT, Kirby Stephen MRT, Coastguard Helicopter R199

Patterdale MRT requested support in a search for a missing mountain biker and his dog believed to be near the summit of Helvellyn. Patterdale, Keswick, and Langdale-Ambleside teams searched the main paths leading to the summit. In the early hours, and after Keswick met with Patterdale at the summit shelter, the two teams found the man’s bike and phone nearby but could not locate the man or dog. Due to the atrocious conditions with strong winds, poor visibility, and considering the risk to team members, a decision was made to call off the search and resume at first light.

The following day other Lake District teams returned, located and recovered the man who had sadly died in the fall from the summit plateau. The dog was found alive.

Our thoughts and sympathies go to the man’s family and friends.