injured walker Lake District

Great Gable

Sunday, 12 July 2026

A female walker fell and twisted her ankle on Great Gable on 12 July. Multiple rescue teams including Wasdale MRT and Cockermouth MRT responded, with a Coastguard helicopter providing transport assistance. The casualty was evacuated to Wasdale Base.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by helicopter to Wasdale Base

Teams involved

Cockermouth MRT — team website ↗
Wasdale MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Mountain rescue teams assist injured woman on Great Gable news · newsandstar.co.uk
Great Gable – Sun 12th Jul 2026 Wasdale MRT report

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