A MOUNTAIN Rescue team came to the aid of a walker who was lost and injured. 

Wasdale MRT was called out to assist the walker who was located at Mickledore on Scafell Pike. 

A spokesperson said: "A call was received from Cumbria Police about a lone inexperienced walker who was reporting himself both lost and with a twisted ankle.

"He was at a stretcher box, and the call coordinates confirmed Mickledore as the location.

"Unfortunately, the team leader was unable to gather further information information via mobile phone contact, so a full team callout was made.

"Some members were tasked to access via Eskdale as it was believed his car was at Hardknott Pass.

"However, as the first team members were arriving at their access points, a further call confirmed better news. The walker had met up with another group of walkers and were successfully helping him off the fell to Wasdale.

"As good progress was being made and no further assistance was requested, all team members were stood down and returned to base and home."