A 20-YEAR-OLD man was rescued after he became crag fast on snow and ice in the early hours of this morning (March 20).
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was called by Cumbria Police to the Kilnshaw Chimney above the Kirkstone Pass at 5.38am.
The team assembled above and below the stricken young man from Preston, in the chimney itself.
A member of the team was lowered down to the man who was then tied into the lowering system and lowered further down to safe ground.
A spokesperson for Patterdale MRT said: "Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team would like to remind the outdoor community that the fell tops are still in full winter condition and that ice axes and crampons are essential kit, along with the ability to be able to use them."
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