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A hiker fell 30 meters on Blencathra but suffered only minor injuries, prompting a 2.5-hour rescue by 24 volunteers.
A hiker fell about 30 meters down a gully on Blencathra in the Lake District on February 22, 2026, but sustained only minor injuries, including hand and thigh bruising.
Mountain rescue teams from Keswick and Penrith responded, stabilizing the man and lowering him to safety before he walked to the road and was taken to a hospital.
The operation lasted two hours and 54 minutes and involved 24 volunteers.
This marked the 19th callout for Keswick Mountain Rescue in 2026 and the second such incident this year with minimal injuries.
Officials warned that Blencathra’s ridge walk, especially Sharp Edge, becomes dangerously slippery when wet, urging hikers to exercise caution.
Un excursionista cayó de 30 metros en Blencathra, pero solo sufrió heridas leves, lo que provocó un rescate de 2.5 horas por parte de 24 voluntarios.