At 17:16 on New Year's day Patterdale MRT received a second call of the day and New Year from the police.
The team were tasked to search for a couple who had left Sykeside Campsite before lunch to go for a fell walk but had become lost once it got dark and dialled 999 for assistance. The team dispatched two search parties including two search dogs to the area of Scandale Pass. The pair, who weren't carrying a torch and had an intermittent mobile phone signal, were located at about 20:00 and escorted back to their camp site.
A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team spokesman said:
Walkers are reminded that a torch together with a map and compass are essential kit for all fell walks.
Wise words we think.
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