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flag The Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to eight callouts in one week, mainly helping lost or cold hikers in the Lake District.

flag The Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team handled eight callouts from February 16 to 22, 2026, the highest weekly total recently, mostly aiding lost, cold, and disoriented hikers in the Lake District. flag Incidents occurred on popular routes including Scafell Pike and in the Eskdale Valley, with several groups, including four young men who mistook Scafell for Scafell Pike, needing assistance. flag Two separate groups were initially confused near Stony Tarn, and another pair was helped after being exposed to unexpected cold in Eskdale. flag The team has now responded to 18 callouts in 2026, highlighting ongoing risks for inexperienced climbers in remote, challenging terrain.

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