A WALKER was rescued from Gummers How today (January 16) after sustaining a back injury.

Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called by North West Ambulance Service at midday.

The casualty had taken a fall at the steps on Gummers How and received a painful back injury.

They were stabilised and treated by paramedics on scene alongside Kendal MRT members.

Kendal MRT requested assistance from Duddon and Furness MRT.