INCIDENT 61/2019 – July 26th. Fri. 13.41hrs – Whernside, Ingleton, North Yorkshire – Mountain Rescue

In warm and humid conditions, a Three Peaks walker (m, 39) became exhausted – unable either to walk or to stand – and experienced occasional cramps on the approach to the summit ridge of Whernside. Despite being given drinks and energy food, his situation did not improve and, after half an hour, his companions rang 999. North Yorkshire Police passed the request for help to CRO. Although the party was…