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flag Two hikers lost near Stand Crag were rescued by mountain rescuers after being reported disoriented; poor signal delayed response until they shared a What3Words coordinate.

flag On March 13, 2026, two lost hikers near Stand Crag in Cumbria were rescued by the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team after being reported disoriented by Cumbria Police at 3:32 p.m. Poor mobile signal initially hindered location details, but the hikers provided a What3Words coordinate, enabling rescuers to locate them. flag A small team deployed successfully guided the pair to safety, returning them to their vehicle by 7:10 p.m. flag The three-hour, 38-minute operation involved 14 team members and occurred in drizzle, moderate northerly winds, and temperatures around -1.5°C.

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