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two falls from ridge Lake District Serious incident
Striding Edge, Helvellyn
Two serious incidents occurred on Striding Edge on Helvellyn on successive days. On Sunday 27 August, a 54-year-old man fell over 650 feet and died at the scene despite rescue efforts hampered by poor weather. The following day, another man and his dog fell a similar distance; both sustained serious injuries and were evacuated by helicopter.
Outcome: first casualty died at scene; second casualty evacuated by helicopter with serious injuries; dog airlifted for veterinary treatment
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