Walker killed in Scafell plunge
Scafell is a popular destination for walkersA walker has died in a fall on Scafell in the Lake District.
The incident happened on Broad Stand, a steep crag which has been the scene of previous accidents.
Volunteers from Wasdale and Cockermouth rescue teams were called out on Saturday afternoon, after reports a 49-year-old man had fallen 30ft feet.
Once at the scene, rescuers found the man, who was in a party of five and thought to be from the Gloucestershire area, had suffered fatal injuries.
The man's body was recovered by an RAF helicopter. Scafell is close to England's highest mountain - Scafell Pike.
Last year Cumbrian mountain rescuers called for a campaign to reduce the number of people lost or stranded while walking
2 comments:
Its worth the walk (climb) pub at top. My round!
It a Hoax. I saw Sherpa Tim last week.
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