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walker fall Lake District Serious incident

Gowbarrow fell (primary incident); Boredale Hause (secondary incident)

Two walkers were seriously injured after falls on fells in the Lake District within two days. On 19 June, a walker fell 12 metres on Gowbarrow fell and was airlifted to a major trauma unit by Coastguard helicopter and air ambulance. On 17 June, another walker fell 10–20 metres on Boredale Hause and was flown to Carlisle for treatment.

Outcome: airlifted to major trauma unit (primary); flown to Carlisle for treatment (secondary)

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