Date: October 28, 2026
Start time: 17:30
Location: Haweswater
Incident Types: Search
With the first missing person safe at the Haweswater Hotel, the full Team were called out to find his friend. Despite being able to speak to him over the phone it was difficult to clearly ascertain his route for the day, and a lack of usable navigation aids made it difficult to properly narrow down where he was. Groups were deployed down several of the main footpaths to begin searching, whilst a request was lodged with Keswick MRT to assist along with some of their e-bikes and thermal imaging kit. Additionally, a call was made asking for a HM Coastguard helicopter to assist, given the hypothermia risk from prolonged time on the fell and the large areas needing to be searched. Thankfully, in the course of an extended discussion with the missing person his location was narrowed down to the fells west/southwest of Haweswater, around Kidsty Pike. Teams were redeployed from existing search routes whilst the Coastguard's Rescue 899 helicopter began an arial search of the area, eventually locating the missing person just to the north of Kidsty Howes. Fortunately for all involved the helicopter was able to winch him off the fell and transport him to Mardale Head where he was handed over to Penrith team members. Following a check over by a team doctor he was reunited with his friend for their journey home. Many thanks to Haweswater Hotel for their support and hospitality.
Other Agencies Involved: Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Keswick MRT
Number of team members: 25
Duration: 6 hours
