Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out to the Lake District at 11.50am on Tuesday April 23 to assist a walker who had fallen and injured his face.

A call was received from Cumbria Police about a walker who had fallen awkwardly in the boulder field near Broad Crag summit. He had suffered painful facial injuries. A full callout was made and extra support for a long and difficult stretcher carry was requested and received from Duddon and Furness MRT.

However, Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199 also responded from Prestwick and was able to land and assess the walker. He was able to walk to the aircraft, thus allowing a swift transfer to hospital for further assessment and treatment. The advance team then met up with the casualty’s wife and walked down to Brackenclose.

Wasdale MRT commented: "Thanks to Duddon and Furness MRT and also to the crew of Rescue 199 for their help to avoid a difficult and hazardous stretcher carry for the teams.

"We wish the walker a speedy recovery."

The rescue involved 11 members of Wasdale MRT and took five hours and eight minutes to complete.