A man has died while climbing in the Lake District.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, air ambulances and the North West Ambulance Service were called out at around 3.30pm on Thursday to Bram Crag Quarry.
A man in his 70s was climbing with friends. On their third climb of the day, the belayer on the ground suddenly felt a weight come onto the rope as, without warning, the man collapsed unconscious.
He was just above a ledge so it was not possible to lower him to the ground.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the ground party managed to get up to him by reclimbing the route and as he wasn’t breathing, started CPR. On arrival the team assisted in the lowering of the man to the ground where he had immediate medical attention.
The team added: “Tragically the man had no signs of life. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the man.
“In light of the circumstances the air ambulance and Coastguard helicopters were requested. Once the situation became clear these were stood down. Many thanks to both for responding.”
