.
MEMBERS of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called by Cumbria Police last Saturday, December 28, after a man collapsed below The Rake area above Glenridding.
On arrival at the casualty site, which was close to the village, the man was assessed in respect of his medical condition and was then stretchered off the fell.
The casualty was then taken back to his holiday accommodation in Glenridding.
The incident lasted around 90 minutes.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here