A mountain rescue team has thanked its fellow groups after their 'depleted' numbers were supported recently.

Over the past few days, Langdale and Ambleside MRT has responded to seven full team callouts with several more being dealt with by team leaders on their own.

With the hectic schedule, they have relied on other teams to boost the number of volunteers responding to each incident.

A spokesperson commented: "It's been extremely busy so a huge thanks to our neighbouring teams for the assistance - it's been massively appreciated."

The MRT responded to seven incidents recentlyThe MRT responded to seven incidents recently (Image: Langdale and Ambleside MRT)

On Tuesday, August 27, they were called at 5.30pm to a pair who had become lost and too cold to continue at the top of Rosset Ghyll in Langdale.

"The wind and rain was lashing down as we made our way up before we located the pair and warmed them up," said a spokesman.

"With a bit of help, we were able to get them going again for the descent into the valley bottom."

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A walker suffered a lower leg injury near Red Tarn on Thursday (August 29), with the MRT arriving from Three Shires Stone at Wrynose Pass. 

Such injuries are the most common cause for callouts according to the MRT, with a similar incident happening on Saturday.

With help from groups in Coniston and Kendal, volunteers were able to keep everyone safe in the fellsWith help from groups in Coniston and Kendal, volunteers were able to keep everyone safe in the fells (Image: Langdale and Ambleside MRT)

"We headed on up behind the Stickle Barn and up on the Cumbria Way path," the spokesperson explained. 

"We were assisted by Coniston MRT who saved the day by providing extra team members - with their assistance, we treated and then evacuated the casualty using a stretcher to a waiting ambulance."

The most serious incident took place on the same day, with a member of the public having a suspected broken ankle on Fairfield Horseshoe.

"A much depleted team headed out on the fell - this time both Kendal MRT and Coniston MRT came for a wander out which was hugely appreciated," said the spokesman.

"We treated the casualty and made the long descent back down into Ambleside in the glorious sunset

"We reached the valley bottom just over two hours and thirty minutes later, and waved off the casualty as they went for further treatment."