Shepherd’s Crag (157)

Callout Date: 13/11/2026
Callout Time: 4:55 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, NWAS

As the team were finishing up on rescue 156 a call came in from a climber at the top of Shepherd’s Crag who’s second was hanging free on their rope after falling off the steep and committing climb called The Bludgeon. The lead climber at the top was unable to either lower or raise his climbing partner. A team member was lowered to the casualty who was secured to the rescue system and then lowered to flat ground at the base of the crag. There are potentially very serious consequences of being suspended for extended lengths of time due to compromised circulation so careful handling is crucial. Once on the ground the casualty was assessed by a team paramedic before being carried by stretcher to the roadside where he was transferred to an ambulance for onward transport to hospital where his condition could be monitored. After further assessment and treatment the man was thankfully later discharged from hospital.

25 Team members – 2 hours 45 minutes