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High Hill
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Cumbria
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CALLOUTS
We have attended 14 callouts so far in 2013
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LATEST FIND
We were called to attend a search for a missing male near Dob Gill, Keswick - as some of the dog teams were training close by we were able to respond quickly. After a short search, handler Mick Guy and Searchdog Ginny found the gentleman - he was sunburnt and badly dehydrated. He was escorted from the hill and treated.
LATEST NEWS
ROGER AND TED MAKE THE GRADE
On June 16th, Roger Pickup and his trainee searchdog Ted were awarded the coveted green tag and joined the rest of the teams on the callout list. Ted is Roger's 3rd searchdog and we are very happy to welcome him to the team!
DERWENT ISLAND SWIM SUCESS FOR IAN
Ian Reay swam the Derwent Island 1 miles swim on behalf of LDMRSDA. The weather was atrocious, nevertheless, Ian managed a very respectable time of 45 minutes and raised £233 for us. Many thanks Ian
TRAINING DATES
13–14 Jul Coniston
(Barrow Mountaineering Hut)
**31 Aug - 1 Sep Haweswater
(Bampton Village Hall)
6-8 Sept (Trailing) Bowland(Smelt Mill)
20-22 Sep Coniston
(St Andrews Hall)
11-13 Oct (Trailing) Bowland(Smelt Mill)
19-20 Oct Wrynose
(Rucksac Club Hut)
16-17 Nov TBC
14-15 Dec Borrowdale(Derwentwater YHA)
* Denotes change of date
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CALLOUTS ATTENDED
A 'Full Page' means that all dog teams were requested to attend; 'Local Dogs Only' means that only the team dogs were requested.
Where the Dog Team has a LOCATE - this means that the missing person's location had already been identified (eg lights seen, whistles heard, rough location given to team) and the dog has pinpointed their exact position.
Where the Dog Team has a FIND - this means that the missing person's location was not known and the dog found them with no other assistance.
For Previous Callouts - Click on the year to view
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
No | Date/Time | Dogs | Details | Conclusion |
| 14 | 4 June 1926hrs
KESWICK MRT
Local dogs only
Stood down 2040hrs | Searchdogs Ginny, Beck, Corrie, Jake | A male was reported as missing near Dob Gill, Keswick. Local dog teams were training nearby and were able to respond to scene quickly. | After a fairly short search, handler Mick Guy and searchdog Ginny FOUND the missing man on the fellside. He was badly sunburnt and dehydrated. He was escorted from the hill and treated. |
| 13 | 23 May 1845hrs
COCKERMOUTH MRT
Full page
Stood down 1945 | Searchdogs Dottie, Ginny, Keppi, Beck, Fly, Corrie, Jake | A single male was reported as missing after going for a walk in the Wythop fell area | Dog handlers and Cockermouth MRT members were just deploying when a team member reported he had found the body of a male. FATAL. Our thoughts are with the gentleman's family at this time. |
| 12 | 16 May 2330hrs
KESWICK MRT | Searchdogs Ginny, Meg, Ani, Beck, Moss, Keppi | A single vulnerable male was reported as missing near Derwentwater | Dog handlers were asked to search the edge of the lake and associated woodland. Nothing was found by 0250hrs and the search was called off. Police found the missing person safe and well the following day at a local campsite. |
| 11 | 16/17 March 2330hrs
KENDAL MRT
Restricted page
Stood down 0047hrs | Searchdogs Keppi, Ani, Meg | A 69 yr old bi polar sufferer was reported as missing from Westmoreland General, Kendal. | Kendal MRT and dogs were about to deploy when they were advised that the man had been reported safe and well in a hospital in London. |
| 10 | 16 Feb 1930hrs
LANGDALE/AMBLESIDE MRT
Local dogs only
Stood down 2300hrs | Searchdog Kitt | A couple were unable to find their way off Steel Fell due to snow, mist and darkness. | Searchdog Kitt and her handler were tasked with searching up to the summit of Steel Feel - the couple were well equipped, inlcuding having a torch. Just as the handler saw a torch light, searchdog Kitt caught their scent and LOCATED them. They were warmed with spare clothing and hot drinks before being escorted off the fell. |
| 9 | 14 Feb 1245hrs
CAIRGNORM MRT
Local dogs only
Stood down 1710hrs | Searchdogs Corrie, Meg, Einich, Beck, Keppi, Ani,
Plus searchdogs Millie, Moudy from SARDA Scotland and Finn from SARDA England | The Lakes Dogs were training in the Cairngorm when requested to assist with the search for 3 persons reported caught in an avalanche in the Chalamain Gap area | Some of the dogs and their handlers, as well as assessors and bodies who are Mountain Rescue personnel made their way to the avalanche site. One of the casualties was FOUND by searchdog Corrie. Sadly despite the rescue efforts, all three casualties died and our condolences and thoughts go to their familiy, friends and colleagues at this time. |
| 8 | 11 Feb 0600hrs
CAIRNGORM MRT
Local Dogs Only
Stood down 1245hrs | Searchdogs Corrie, Meg, Einich, Beck, Meg, Keppi, Ani, Fly
Plus searchdog Finn from SARDA England | The Lakes Dogs were training in the Cairngorm area when requested to assist with the search for a university group of 5 descending from top of Stob Coire an t-Sneachda. | The dog teams searched from the Sugar Bowl car park through to Rothiemurchus Forest to Allt a Chaire Chais. Although 4 of the group were found safely, 1 member of the group had died and our thoughts go to his family, friends and fellow students at this time. |
| 7 | 20 Jan 1530hrs
LANGDALE AMBLESIDE
Local Dogs Only
Stood down 1925hrs | Searchdog Skye | A man contacted the Police control room stating he had severe fatigue somewhere on Crinkle Crags | LAMRT and Duddon and Furness MRT were alerted to search for the missing person. Teams ascended various routes and the misper was located just as dog team was deploying |
| 6 | 18 Jan
BRAEMAR MRT
| Searchdog Moss, Corrie | Braemar MRT requested Patterdale MRT who were training in the area to be placed on standby to assist with the Glencoe avalanche. | Stood down as teams were being picked up |
| 5 | 13 Jan 1600hrs
KENDAL MRT
Local Dogs Only
| Searchdogs Ani, Keppi | Two female walkers reported themselves as lost in darkness without a torch somewhere near Kentmere | One dog team started at Kentmere Reservoir heading north covering the area to the left and below Gavel Crag. The second team left the Reservoir and headed up to Nan Beild Pass then over Mardel Ill Bell then followed the runners track towards the area above Gavel Crag.The casualties were found in the area just above Gavel Crag by team members just as the dog team were arriving there |
| 4 | 06 Jan 1645hrs
PENRITH MRT
Local Dogs Only
Stood down 2200hrs | Searchdog Dottie, Corrie, | PMRT were tasked to look for a couple and their dog lost in mist somewhere in the Riggindale Straits area of High Street in gale force winds and very poor visibility. The mispers did not have a torch | A wide ranging search (assisted by Patterdale MRT) resulted in the mispers being LOCATED near Rest Dodd by Searchdog Moss |
3 | 05 Jan 1518hrs
COCKERMOUTH MRT
Local Dogs Only
Stood down 1700hrs | Searchdogs Jake, Fly | CMRT called to search for walker lost in mist in Carling Knott/Blake fell area | The missing person was found by CMRT members on the summit of Carling Knott |
| 2 | 01 Jan 1700hrs
PATTERDALE MRT
Local Dogs Only
Stood down 2130hrs | Searchdog Moss | Patterdale MRT were called to assist two walkers reporting themselves lost without torches approximately 4km from Brotherswater | The walkers were LOCATED on the Scandale Pass by searchdog Moss and her handler and escorted off the hill |
1 | 01 Jan 0030hrs
COCKERMOUTH MRT
Full Page
Stood down 0150hrs | Searchdog Ginny | Cockermouth MRT requested dogs to attend a callout for a missing person | The missing person was found as searchdog was being briefed at MRT Base |
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