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medical emergency Lake District Serious incident

Helvellyn, above Red Tarn, near Swirral Edge

A man in his 70s suffered a medical episode and collapsed on Helvellyn above Red Tarn near Swirral Edge on Saturday afternoon. Despite immediate first aid from bystanders and medical professionals, along with assistance from Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team, Helimed 08, and the Coastguard helicopter, he was pronounced dead. His body was recovered by mountain rescue and helicopter crews.

Outcome: fatality

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