A man in his 70s has died on Helvellyn after suffering a medical episode.
Mountain rescue was alerted by Cumbria police on Saturday afternoon that there was an emergency incident.
Initially Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out and members began to make their way to the fell.
Updated information clarified that the incident was located above Red Tarn, near Swirral Edge – within the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team’s area of responsibility.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was immediately alerted, along with the Coastguard rescue helicopter from Prestwick and Helimed 08 from Blackpool.
The team said: “The incident involved the witnessed collapse of a climber. A member of the public and an off‑duty medical professional quickly initiated first aid and raised the alarm.
“A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team doctor, along with a retired team member who is also a retired doctor, were nearby and rapidly reached the scene to provide additional medical assistance.
“The crew from Helimed 08 also arrived to support the ongoing efforts.
“Despite every possible intervention from members of the public, medical professionals, and rescue teams, the climber could not be revived.
“With great care and dignity, the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team RT team and Coastguard helicopter crew assisted in recovering the man’s body to Patterdale base.
“Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team extends sincere thanks to everyone on the fell who offered help, and to the crews of Helimed 08, Coastguard Rescue 199 for their support and Keswick Mountain Rescue Team for their fast response to this incident.
“Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
