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heat-related illness Lake District
The Band
An elderly male walker on The Band suffered from likely heat-related illness and was assisted down by a Scottish Mountain Rescue team member. The Lakeland team located and further escorted him to the valley, where he was handed to family members.
Outcome: casualty escorted to valley and handed to family
Responding team
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