Rescuers used a dog pram on the fell. Photo: Patterdale MRT
A couple and their two exhausted dachshunds were rescued after getting into trouble on a Lake District fell.
The pair set out from their hotel on Wednesday for a walk, but got lost on Gowbarrow Fell.
When it began to rain heavily and night fell the walkers rang 999 for help.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 6.30pm.
A team spokesperson said: “Six team members went out and located the couple and their dogs cold and very wet.
“The dogs’ little legs had given up walking and were carried off using the couple’s doggie pram and a cat basket brought along by the team’s vet.
“They were escorted off the fell back to the team Land Rover and dropped back at their hotel.”
Mike W
30 September 2022Dachshunds on lakeland fells with heavy rain likely .... what could possibly go wrong....?!!
Chris Goode
30 September 2022—You couldn’t make it up but all adds to the rich tapestry of the life of mountain rescuers ...
Best wishes to the Gowbarrow walkers here and their short-legged canine companions.
Couldn’t resist a smile here.
Applause again for our wonderful mountain rescue teams.
Chris Goode
Stan
02 October 2022So why did they allow the dogs to become exhausted if they already had a dog pram with them.
Obviously they didn't think of looking at the forecast or the clock before setting off. To still be on Gowbarrow at 6:30 they probably have set off mid afternoon at the earliest.
Stupid people.
Jo Austin
11 October 2022Easy to underestimate the fells and the weather. They are not a fun potter about the park folks!