Injury (Ankle) Lake District

Warnscale Bothy

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Mountain rescue teams responded to assist a walker who had sustained a bad ankle injury after falling below Warnscale Bothy. The casualty was located by the team, received initial treatment including splinting, and was subsequently transported via stretcher to an awaiting ambulance.

Outcome: Transported from the scene

Responding team

Cockermouth MRT — team website ↗

Source

Mountain rescue called to help Lake District walker with bad ankle injury news · newsandstar.co.uk

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