Mountain rescue team called to trace walker lost in fog at Peak District beauty spot popular with hikers

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 12th Apr 2024, 15:10 GMT
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A walker was rescued after getting lost amid foggy weather in the Peak District.

At 6.40pm on Thursday, April 11, the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called to reports of a walker who had become lost in foggy conditions on Bleaklow.

A GMRT spokesperson said: “The team was able to use the details they’d provided to identify the area they were in.

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“Glossop 1 went out with some kit to support the casualty and on arrival, found them to be a bit cold and wet but able to walk off the hill.

The walker was found and helped down from Bleaklow. Credit: Glossop MRTThe walker was found and helped down from Bleaklow. Credit: Glossop MRT
The walker was found and helped down from Bleaklow. Credit: Glossop MRT

“Glossop 2 soon joined and the team walked the casualty off the hill and returned to base for a final warming before the casualty made their way home.

“19 team members took part in this rescue and the team stood down at 9.45pm.”

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Glossop Mountain Rescue Team is run by volunteers, and you can donate to support their work here.

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