Whilst Storm David was at its worst, Cumbria Police called out Mountain Rescue teams Team just after 9pm on Saturday night with a report of 4 teenagers who had intended to camp in the Priest Hole but were now needing assistance.
The Duty Leader of Patterdale Mountain Rescue put the Team on standby and attempted to contact the group after numerous attempts contact was eventually made.
It was quickly established the group had failed to reach the Priest Hole and had succumbed to the wild and wet weather which storm David was throwing at them and were now cold, wet and fearing for their lives as they didnt have a tent to protect them.
A full call out was initiated with 12 Patterdale mountain rescue members and 11 members of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team also requested to assist due to the nature of the rescue and location.
On reaching the group, one of the casualties was suffering from Mild Hypothermia. They were treated at scene , given medication and warmed up before slowly walking off the hill to the Teams Land Rovers parked in the Hartsop Valley bottom.
Once back at Patterdale Base they were given hot drinks and warm dry clothing. Suitable advice was given on how lucky they were to be rescued in the conditions without serious injuries received.
The Mountain Rescue Team have issued a reminder to everyone to check the weather forecasts for the area intended - good weather sources for the mountains Mountain Weather Information Service and Met Office and avoid exposed location in predicted storms.
The rescue took 6 hours to complete involving 12 Patterdale members and 11 Penrith team members who we would like to thank for their assistance.
Alongside the rescue of the 4 teenagers on Saturday night, Patterdale Mountain Rescue said “Numerous Teams were out during the storm for stricken wild campers, putting everyone’s lives in danger unnecessarily.”
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