A SEARCH began after a young boy was separated from his family yesterday (December 28).

The eight-year-old was walking with his family on Loughrigg Fell, near Ambleside, when he became separated.

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist in the search at 3.58pm.

A spokesperson for the team said: "A hasty search was organised due to freezing conditions and rapidly approaching darkness."

But the boy was located by a motorist after making his way to the road.

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