Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called to Brim Fell to help a man who had fallen from a scramble route.

The team were contacted by Cumbria Police around 10am on Friday (October 27) after the fall was witnessed above Low Water under Brim Fell and was heard calling for help.

Due to the serious nature of the incident a full team call out was initiated. The team also requested the services of the coastguard and the air ambulance.

Rescuers ascended the fell and were soon on scene with the casualty who had tumbled approximately 100ft. They were met on scene by a doctor and a paramedic from the air ambulance.

The casualty was treated for his injuries.

Shortly after mountain rescue's arrival the Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick came in. A coastguard paramedic was lowered down and the route of best evacuation was discussed.

It was decided that they would transfer the casualty to the stretcher and he would be winched up into the helicopter. The doctor and paramedic from the air ambulance would accompany him on his journey to the hospital in Preston.

In total 12 team members attended this rescue which lasted just over 4 hours.