Campers called emergency services for help because one of their tents had blown down.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were alerted at 1.26am this morning, Saturday February 12, by two people, who had set up camp by the side of Red Tarn at the Helvellyn head wall.
They were asking for help because, due to the high winds, sleet and snow, one of their tents had blown down.
A mountain rescue team spokesman said: “Contact was made on the phone and by that time the two campers were in one tent together.
“The weather conditions were very challenging with 50mph winds and sleet and snow. The campers were advised to stay put in their tent which was still holding out.
“They had no injuries and were fine apart from being very uncomfortable and wet in a small tent. Phone contact was kept through the night until first light.
“At around 7.30am more water had entered their tent and they were forced to abandon.
“They were directed to make their way down and a small team went out to meet them and escort them safely down to Glenridding.
“In the end the campers didn’t get a great night sleep but certainly had an adventure!
“If you’re planning an adventure please visit adventuresmart.uk which has a wealth of info to plan for a safe trip…including having a look at the weather forecast.”
- Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team have also just reported that they were called out on February 6 after receiving reports of flares being set off close to Fall Crag above Beckstones. A small team went to investigate and found the high winds were creating plumes of water to rise into the air crating the impression of flares being set off. The team was stood down.
