Fair Snape Fell in the Forest of Bowland. Photo: Ian Taylor CC-BY-SA-2.0
A walker was led to safety after getting lost in mist on the Bowland Fells in Lancashire.
Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team was alerted yesterday afternoon after the walker became disoriented in the Fair Snape Fell area.
Kevin Camplin of the team said: “The walker, well equipped, got disorientated when the mist came down on to the fells.
“The team, after a hasty search, quickly found the gentleman and escorted him off the fells to safety.
“Afterwards, the gent was extremely thankful to the rescue team, explaining that he was totally disorientated and feared for the worst considering the extreme heat conditions and the terrain.”
alan
19 July 2013Being well equipped also means being able to cope with all situations.
Yes having low cloud suddenly coming down can be disorientating but that should be part of being able to cope in all situations