RESCUERS were called to assist a couple who got caught by severe weather conditions.

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) dealt with their 19th incident of the year at The Old Man of Coniston Mountain after 'a couple of walkers were caught out by the snow, wind and poor visibility.'

The incident took place on Wednesday, April 12 at 1:16pm.

CMRT reported that 'as forecasts had predicted, winter returned to the fell-tops'.

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A spokesperson said: "Cumbria Police contacted us, and we located them with a phonefinder function on the south-east side of the Old Man. Two Land Rovers were despatched up to Bursting Stone Quarry, and we walked up from there.

"Having found the pair, they were assessed, warm drinks and food given, dry clothing put on, and escorted down from the hill to our vehicles. They were then driven back to base for a warm-up and a chat about mountain conditions.

"11 volunteer members attended for two hours and 55 minutes."