cardiac arrest / collapse Lake District Serious incident

Scafell Pike, Broad Crag Col

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

A male collapsed near the summit of Scafell Pike on 25 August 2026. Despite immediate CPR by bystanders and prolonged resuscitation efforts by the air ambulance crew, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was recovered by helicopter and brought to the valley.

Outcome: casualty deceased

Responding team

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Source

Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Tue 25th Aug 2026 Wasdale MRT report

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