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separated walker, fatality Lake District Serious incident
Scafell Pike
A walker who became separated from his group at the summit of Scafell Pike was found dead above Dropping Crag following an extensive overnight search and rescue operation involving multiple teams. The incident began on the evening of 8 October and concluded the following afternoon after a 21-hour operation. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, supported by five other rescue organisations and search dogs, recovered the casualty.
Outcome: casualty found deceased above Dropping Crag
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