A male has died for the duration of a trek up Crag Hill in the Lake District. The 56-12 months-outdated was going for walks with friends in close proximity to the summit of the mountain in Cumbria on Wednesday afternoon when he became weary and collapsed.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Teams acquired a connect with for aid at about 1.39pm.
The rescue mission, which took 5 several hours, involved 19 team customers from Keswick and 12 from Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Crew.
The guy died at the scene even with the ideal endeavours of rescuers.
A spokesperson for Keswick Mountain Rescue explained: “A 56 yr-aged-male was out going for walks with a couple of pals around the summit of Crag Hill.
“The male sat down drained, then collapsed unconscious.
“The man’s mates referred to as 999 for enable and commenced CPR.
“Keswick workforce approached through Force Crag mines and Coledale Hause.
“Cockermouth MRT have been also named to help with the rescue as nicely as R199 Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick.
“The climate and visibility did not let the helicopter to method so it was compelled to return.
“Crew members arrived on scene but tragically there was nothing that could be accomplished to help save the guy.
“Our deepest views and sympathies go out to the man’s loved ones and mates.”