Mountain rescue issue statement after second Lake District death in matter of days

"A sad callout"

According to the BBC, hikers encountered the unresponsive gentleman at a mountain pass near Great Gable on Sunday, May 18, but he was later declared deceased at the scene by medics.

"A full callout was made and helicopter support quickly requested, with some team members already on the hill making themselves available to divert their planned leisure walks," said the WMRT.

"The North West Air Ambulance Charity from Blackpool was dispatched and was first on scene, but sadly the walker was declared deceased. Team members arrived and assisted with the transfer to the helicopter.

"We are thankful to Helimed 08 for flying the walker back to the valley, where team members took care of him before handing over to Cumbria police.

"A sad callout, and our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the walkers’ family and friends, and all those on the hill that were involved."

The Lake District was shaken by the death of another man on Thursday, May 22, who collapsed at the side of Lodore Falls while walking in a group.

Upon arrival on the Gowder Crag path, members of the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were sadly unable to save his life.

A spokesperson for Keswick MRT commented: "Members of a walking group were out enjoying the amazing weather on a beautiful walk up the side of Lodore Falls when one of them collapsed on the path. Members of the group immediately commenced CPR whilst they called for help.

"On arrival the team, alongside ambulance paramedics, GNAAS and Police medical response did what they could but unfortunately were unable to save the man. Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the man."