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benighted walkers with equipment failure Lake District
Dubhow Gill, between Patterdale and Hartsop, Lake District
Two walkers were rescued near Dubhow Gill in the Lake District after becoming benighted with a broken tent pole. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team initially advised them to remain in place until daylight, but after the walkers recontacted police, four team members escorted them down to the valley floor.
Outcome: both walkers escorted safely down to valley bottom by four team members
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