Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team searched for distressed person on Scafell Pike after hearing cries for help, but found no signs; operation concluded as false alarm with good intent.

The Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team conducted a four-hour search on Scafell Pike in the Lake District after a walker reported hearing cries for help from a ridge line nearby. Despite extensive searches in several locations, including Lords Rake and West Wall Traverse, no signs of distress were found. The operation, lasting 4 hours and 42 minutes, concluded as a false alarm with good intent, highlighting the importance of vigilance in outdoor activities.