A Cumbrian mountain rescue team was called out after reports that a walker had suffered a serious head injury.
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called on Sunday, March 29, to Sail Beck at around 10.40am.
Initial reports suggested that a member of a group of walkers had suffered a severe injury while by Third Gill.
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team said: “The full team was promptly despatched and a Coastguard helicopter requested to support extraction.
“The team parked at Newlands Hause and made their way on foot to the casualty’s location, fortunately despite the poor conditions the party was quickly located.
“Fortunately, following an initial examination it became apparent the injury was much less significant than anticipated, however the weather posed a greater threat due to the cold, wind and rain.
“Meanwhile, the Coastguard helicopter had arrived at Buttermere but was unable to get to the scene due to the weather.
“The casualty’s group had split up to get help, and some were unaccounted for.
“Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team dressed the walker’s wound and while this was being done, a quick search was co-ordinated to locate the rest of the party and escort them back to the shelter of Buttermere village.
“The casualty was then put into a stretcher and carried back to a waiting ambulance.
“The team then returned to the scene of the incident to collect the considerable baggage left by the casualty and their party.”
