British Isles

Injured Man Rescued by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team in the Elan Valley

On Wednesday, 21st February, the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist an injured man in the Elan Valley, marking another successful operation in the challenging terrains of Wales. The incident occurred as the man, accompanied by his wife, […]

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Mountain Rescue Warning After ‘Unprepared’ Climbers Rescued from Ben Chonzie

Mountain rescue teams have issued a stark warning following the rescue of two climbers from Ben Chonzie, who were deemed “totally unprepared” for the conditions they encountered. The Tayside Mountain Rescue Team was called into action on Friday after the

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Tragedy Strikes Lake District Paragliding Community with Fatal Crash

In a somber incident last weekend, the Lake District paragliding community mourns the loss of one of its members following a tragic crash. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team reported that the accident occurred near Foule Crag on Blencathra on Sunday, drawing

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Mountain Rescuer Chris Lewis Remembered for His Selflessness in Lake District Tragedy

A coroner has paid tribute to Chris Lewis, a mountain rescue volunteer from Ambleside, who suffered life-altering injuries during a rescue operation in the Lake District. In February 2021, Lewis was part of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responding to

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Peak District Walker Rescued After Scramble Slope Fall

In a dramatic rescue operation on March 1, 2024, mountain rescue teams were deployed to assist a man injured in the Peak District. The incident occurred just before 13:00 GMT, when a group of walkers discovered the man who had

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National Trust Urges Dog Owners to Keep Pets on Leads to Protect Dartmoor’s Ground-Nesting Birds

The National Trust has issued a plea to dog owners visiting Dartmoor to keep their pets on leads from March to July, a critical period for the protection of ground-nesting birds. Dartmoor, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity,

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Spectacular Cloud Inversions Captivate Walkers in the Peak District

A rare and mesmerising weather phenomenon graced the skies above the Peak District this weekend, as walkers and nature enthusiasts were treated to stunning cloud inversions at popular vantage points Mam Tor and Lord’s Seat. The natural spectacle, where valleys

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Rescue Teams Mobilised for Injured Walker on The Cheviot

On Monday, Northumberland’s rescue services were called into action to assist a group of walkers on The Cheviot, the highest peak on the England-Scotland border in the Northumberland National Park. The Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) and North

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