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River Esk, Eskdale Valley
A man was reported in the River Esk in Eskdale Valley at 2:40am on 7 June. Mountain rescue teams from Wasdale and Cockermouth attended to provide swift water rescue support, discovering the casualty had already moved to the opposite bank where emergency services were already present. The operation lasted 56 minutes with 12 rescuers involved.
Outcome: casualty located on riverbank with emergency services present
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