A man died while he was out on a Lake District walk.
The man was out on Scafell Pike on Wednesday when he suffered a medical episode.
Emergency services were called at around 10.20am. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, the Coastguard, the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Duddon Mountain Rescue Team.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said they were called by the police and North West Ambulance Service about the walker.
Three helicopters were sent to the scene, high on Scafell Pike.
The team added: “However, the condition of the walker worsened whilst help was en route, and despite all attempts by passing walkers and the helicopter crews in attendance he tragically did not survive.
“Our thanks go to all agencies involved, and especially to the passing walkers. Our thoughts are with the walker’s family and friends, and all involved at this sad time.”
