A Lake District walker was airlifted to hospital after they had a serious fall and landed in water.
Passers-by found the walker and alerted the emergency services.
Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out to near the top of Stickle Ghyll at around 11.40am on Monday.
The team said: “Due to the nature of the incident, we quickly requested the assistance of North West Air Ambulance and the Coastguard helicopter, although there was a strong possibility that weather conditions would not allow them reach us.
“With limited information as to the exact location and position of the casualty, the team could not rule out the possibility of a rope based rescue. This, combined with the potential for a complex carry-off, prompted us to ask neighbouring team Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team for their help.
“Once the first team members were on scene, it was clear that ropes were not required, but the casualty was in need of some urgent care.
“Whilst he was being assessed and treated by a team doctor, the cloud began to clear, which allowed both forms of air support to swiftly respond.
“With the terrain too awkward for the helicopter to land close by, Rescue 199 expertly winched the casualty from the scene, where they were transferred to the North West Air Ambulance at Stickle Tarn and transported to hospital to receive further care.
“The joint efforts of all agencies significantly contributed to the successful outcome of this job. We would like to say a huge thank you to Kendal Mountain Rescue Team, North West Air Ambulance and the Coastguard for their incredible and invaluable help.
“Thank you also to the passers-by who called the emergency services and helped at the scene until we arrived. We would like to wish the casualty a speedy recovery.”
