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lost walkers Peak District
Trinnacle, Dove Stone Reservoir, Saddleworth, Oldham
A group of walkers became lost in the Dove Stone Reservoir area near the Trinnacle, a precarious rock formation popular on social media. Some were rescued by helicopter from Middle Edge Moss. The incident prompted warnings from Oldham Mountain Rescue about the dangers of visiting the Trinnacle for photographs, noting that over 25% of callouts in the area are now related to this location.
Outcome: group found at Middle Edge Moss and some flown to safety by helicopter
Responding team
Sources
- The Trinnacle: Hikers warned over dangerous selfies at beauty spot
- Danger warning over popular trail after another group rescued
- Mountain rescue team issue safety warning after Dovestones drama
- Mountain rescue team saves lost walkers attempting dangerous trek to take selfies
- Mountain rescue team issue safety warning after Dovestones drama
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