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Helvellyn, Lake District
Nine men from Manchester were assisted off Helvellyn by Patterdale Mountain Rescue after becoming caught in blizzard conditions and deep snow. The group had set off late in the day without navigation equipment and got into difficulty after dark. All were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
Outcome: all nine men safely assisted off mountain, no injuries
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