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Activity
Summer Walking
When
During the walk
Injury
None
Incident
Group got lost in failing light and overnighted in storm shelter. Langdale MRT called at 7pm. Group found around 10am next morning, cold and shaken but ok.
Lessons
Unfortunate time to get lost - better navigation would have helped of course though. Should have carried more headtorches in the group. Always carry storm shelter/survival bags. Suggest GPS-enabled device for emergencies too. Accurately record who's in which group.
Causes
Adverse Weather, Navigation or route selection, Darkness
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
11 January 2021 at 19:39:49
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