A fell walker was flown to hospital after injuring her ankle and suffering a seizure.

A Penrith Mountain Rescue Team spokesperson said Cumbria police received a call from the walker who was on the open fell near Ralfland Forest, Shap at 4.25pm yesterday (September 25).

They explained: "Given the weather conditions and concerns about the casualty’s condition a request was made to the coastguard and Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) for helicopter availability.

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"Rescue 199 from Prestwick was able to attend along with GNAAS’s critical care team vehicle.

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"Team members reached the casualty and whilst managing her ongoing seizures got her packaged to be airlifted.

"She was then flown by R199 to Shap where she was transferred to an NWAS ambulance for transport to hospital."

The callout lasted five hours and involved 19 team members.