mild hypothermia Lake District

Helvellyn

Saturday, 4 July 2026

A male camper developed mild hypothermia on Helvellyn after becoming cold and wet during his descent on 4 July. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team located him on the mountainside with assistance from passing walkers and provided warm food and drinks at their base before he was reunited with his friends.

Outcome: casualty provided with warm drinks and food, reunited with friends to return home

Responding team

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Sources

Camper rescued from Helvellyn with mild hypothermia after wet descent news · nwemail.co.uk
Camper rescued from Helvellyn with mild hypothermia after wet descent news · thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk

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