The mountain rescue team said it was hoped the new box would "provide many years of service" A stretcher box that has provided Lake District walkers with rescue equipment for eight decades has been ...

Ever come across a stretcher box? The little wooden boxes are filled with tools and equipment to help out any one who may have got into a bit of bother on the side of the mountain. And it looks as ...

Sadly, emergency rescue vehicles get too much use. Disasters, natural or man-made, place a great deal of pressure on rescue services trying to take care of a high number of victims in a short period.

A man who climbed into a mountain rescue team's stretcher box to take shelter ended up being locked inside for more than 12 hours, according to reports. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by ...

A GROUP of walkers became stranded in the mist whilst on Mickledore and Scafell Pike. Wasdale Mountain Rescue was called out on June 15 to help the four walkers back to safety. It was reported that ...

A stretcher box that has provided Lake District walkers with rescue equipment for eight decades has been replaced to make it more weather-resistant. The wooden box at Sty Head pass, which runs between ...

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