The lone walker was unable to move and was becoming hypothermic when the rescue operation was launched on Scafell Pike on Sunday
Mountain rescuers have praised two hikers who came to the aid of a walker who suffered a suspected asthma attack on England's highest mountain. The lone walker was unable to move and was becoming hypothermic when the rescue operation was launched on Scafell Pike in the Lake District on Sunday afternoon.They praised two hikers who stayed with the walker until help arrived, while also offering them their clothing to keep warm.They also stayed in an emergency shelter to increase body heat.
In a Facebook post about the rescue WMRT wrote: "Our thanks to those who stayed on scene whilst team members were on their way, and especially to the two walkers who offered their own clothing and also stayed on in the team shelter in the initial stages. The walker was also incredibly grateful to you."
The walker was treated at the scene before being carried down the mountain on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance during the six hour rescue operation.
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