Wasdale, Keswick and RAF Mountain Rescue teams responded to a potentially deadly call on Scafell Pike.

Wasdale were responding to their third call of March 1 when an evening request from Cumbria Police started with a similar situation to the other calls.

A party of three inexperienced walkers were lost on their descent on Corridor Route, Scafell Pike.

Their waterproofs had failed and footwear was inadequate, concerned for their safety they were stuck and unable to move.

Wasdale made a limited callout to locate and escort the party off the fell, however, shortly afterwards further information was received saying that one of the walkers was now unconscious.

This escalated the matter significantly and l a full callout was made and assistance requested from Keswick MRT for assistance with urgent medical care and a likely stretcher carry.

Keswick then asked for further support from the visiting RAF MRT teams.

About 30 minutes later more information was received saying that the party was now on the move, but it was not possible to confirm if the unconscious walker had recovered and was with them.

Both Keswick and Wasdale teams proceeded towards the walking party from differing directions.

The Keswick team met the party at Greenhow Knott and it was confirmed all were present and well.

Two members of the Keswick team escorted them off the fell to Seathwaite.