Blencathra

First snow of season cloaks Cumbrian fells

Snow blankets Cumbria as an amber weather warning is issued for Thursday for northern England.

An air ambulance helicopter landed on Blencathra's summit to help the man, mountain rescue says.

As cold weather continues, mountain groups issue advice to walkers heading out on to the fells.

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.

The highly experienced paraglider was blown sideways into a cliff on Blencathra, a witness says.

Malcolm Grout was found dead on Sharp Edge in the Lake District on 25 February, an inquest hears.

Mountain rescue teams carry out a six-and-a-half hour operation on Blencathra in the Lake District.

Tommy Price's heart had stopped beating when rescuers went to his aid on a winter run.

The group called for help when "strong winds and driving rain" affected their ascent.

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