The woman was reported lost near Angletarn Pikes. Photo: Bob Smith/grough
Take a map, compass and torch with you when you head for the hills.
That’s the message from rescuers who had to go to the aid of a walker who got lost on a Lake District fell when night descended.
The woman was walking alone near Angletarn Pikes on Monday when she became disoriented in the dark.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 11.50pm.
A team spokesperson said: “The team was able to successfully locate the female by requesting she download the app OS Locate which, when installed, provided the team with an accurate grid reference. This grid gave a location close to Satura Crag.
“As the female was uninjured the team sent a small party to via Hayeswater to assist with her walk off.
“The team would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the need to carry a map, compass and torch at all times.”
Three Patterdale MRT members took part in the three-hour rescue.
Howard
29 September 2018Cheap torch from Aldi £2:00
Rescuers time with family priceless.
When will people learn to take responsibility for there own lives rather than relying on others to help them when having problem caused by there own stupidity.
Arthur
02 October 2018On the flip side Howard; When society takes away people's freedoms, it then falls upon society to care for them.
We can only camp in certain 'designated' places and can't roam freely.
Is it any wonder the peasants can't navigate any more...
Simon Silvie
03 October 2018If you have your mobile and have enough signal to phone the MRS (and its not an ancient Nokia), how can you be lost? Mapping apps, compass, GPS all available on the modern phone.
Jon
04 October 2018And torch apps, Simon!
waistdeepintawmarsh
07 October 2018Nooooooo. Don't use a torch app if you're lost ... Don't gobble up the last few % battery on the device that will actually get you home to your family.
Plan ahead. But then if you haven't and get in trouble, ask for help quickly. I much prefer the rescues where we have a grid and it isn't dark yet ...