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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
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Walker who injured ankle above Crummock Water rescued
A walker with an injured ankle has been rescued by Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). Cockermouth MRT were deployed on Thursday, June 12 after receiving a call about a walker who had injured their ankle near Scale Force above Crummock Water. Upon arrival at the scene, the MRT were able to assess the casualty before they were stretchered to a waiting ambulance at Buttermere. Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "The team worked its way down the valley before heading in on foot from Buttermere. "Two team members in the vicinity were already on scene and had assessed the casualty, identifying an isolated ankle injury. The walker's ankle was splinted, then they were packaged on to a stretcher and carried to a waiting NWAS ambulance at Buttermere. "The team wishes the casualty a speedy recovery." The rescue involve 16 team members from Cockermouth MRT and lasted three hours.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police respond to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Lake District
CUMBRIA Police have responded to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Lake District. Issues have been raised about members of the public causing antisocial behaviour in part of the National Park. The key areas of concern were Buttermere and Langstrath Valley. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Yesterday PC 2349 and PC 2656 had a joint operation with Lake District National Park Authority due to a number of issues raised regarding anti-social behaviour in the popular tourist hotspots, such as Buttermere and Langstrath Valley. "On this occasion there was no people were found to be acting in an anti-social manner, but the area will continue to be monitored, and those found to be acting in such a manner will be dealt with accordingly."
BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
First Lake District fines issued as fly camper crackdown starts
First fines issued as fly camper crackdown starts The council said officers had issued two £100 fines in the Buttermere area A council tackling so-called fly campers has issued its first fines using Public Space Protection Orders. Last month Cumberland Council said it would use the orders to crackdown on people leaving human waste, litter, lighting fires and equipment while camping in the Lake District. The council said officers had issued two £100 fines in the Buttermere area in connection to breaching the order. It added officers spoke to "numerous individuals to remind them about the importance of being responsible and respectful in our outdoor spaces".
