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Coniston Old Man
A man fell ill at the summit of Coniston Old Man while walking with a group on 3 October 2026. He was assessed by North West Air Ambulance medics and airlifted to Furness General Hospital for further assessment.
Outcome: casualty airlifted to Furness General Hospital
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