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Two hikers were rescued from Scafell Pike, stayed at a pub without paying £130 or returning gear, sparking backlash and a £5,000 fundraiser for the mountain rescue team.
Two hikers rescued from Scafell Pike by the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team stayed at the Wasdale Head Inn without paying their £130 bill, despite receiving shelter, food, and a free breakfast, and left without returning borrowed headtorches or providing a valid contact number.
The incident sparked public backlash but also led to a fundraiser that raised over £5,000—far exceeding the bill—most of which will support the MRT’s annual operating costs.
Hotel owners Nigel and Lesley Burton expressed frustration over the burden but praised the volunteers’ dedication, highlighting the growing strain on rural rescue services due to preventable emergencies.
Dos excursionistas fueron rescatados de Scafell Pike, se quedaron en un pub sin pagar £ 130 o devolver equipo, lo que provocó una reacción violenta y una recaudación de fondos de £ 5,000 para el equipo de rescate de montaña.