Emergency services were called to the summit of Dow Crag
Emergency services were called on Sunday to the summit of Dow Crag after a man collapsed and entered cardiac arrest. Members of the mountain rescue team were in the area along with two local doctors, who started CPR as soon as they could.
Coniston Mountain Rescue team dispatched two Land Rovers with snow chains up the Walna Scar track. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man died.A spokesperson for the rescue team said: "It turned into a sunny but cold day, with the Coniston fells among the snowiest in the Lakes. Cumbria Police called us about a male walker who had collapsed close to the summit of Dow Crag and was in cardiac arrest.
"We despatched two Land Rovers with snow chains up the Walna Scar track, walking up from the rock step where the Landies have to stop. Rescue 199, a Coastguard AW189 helicopter based at Prestwick, was tasked to assist, and was on-scene before our team arrived. "Unfortunately, the gentleman did not recover, and R199 flew him down to Coniston for transfer to our base. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this sad time.
"12 members from Coniston MRT were involved, 2 from Duddon and Furness MRT, 2 from Bolton MRT, some other walkers and the 2 doctors. Thanks to all, and to the R199 crew who saved the team a long carry-out. The incident took 3.5 hours."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Strictly star Dan Walker defends Shirley Ballas from 'horrible' online trollsFormer Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker has defended head judge Shirley Ballas from 'horrible' online trolls.
Read more »
999 crews race to city centre after vehicle crashes into buildingEmergency services have rushed to Glasgow's city centre following a two-vehicle crash.
Read more »
Emergency services scrambled as man found dead in country parkPolice officers and paramedics were called to the scene on Sunday
Read more »
Emergency cancer services will be protected when nurses go on strikeThe RCN have agreed exemptions to the upcoming strike
Read more »
M6 two hour delays in freezing cold after vehicle flips in crash - liveEmergency services have closed three lanes of the motorway during rush hour
Read more »