Chris Lewis fell 500ft (150m) while trying to reach two campers who broke lockdown rules.
A mountain rescue volunteer who was badly injured while trying to help wild campers who broke coronavirus lockdown restrictions has died.
Chris Lewis, a member of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District, fell 500ft , severely damaging his spine.The MRT praised Mr Lewis' "highly valued" expertise and "significant contribution" to the rescue community.The fall left him with multiple facial fractures and needing a wheelchair and round-the-clock care.
He continued to support mountain rescue teams in the Lakes and, in March, received the Inspiring Eden Award for his bravery and service to the community. In a statement, the MRT said Mr Lewis had returned home following lengthy hospital treatment after his fall but was admitted to Furness General on 2 September with a chest infection and pneumonia. He died two days later.Two further rescue teams were called out, with one aiding the initial effort and another helping Mr LewisSome members of the MRT had just reached the pair after midnight when Mr Lewis slipped.
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