Injured climber found 'by chance' after fall
Penrith Mountain Rescue TeamA climber who had fallen on to rocks was lucky to be rescued after he was found by a passing walker.
The man had been climbing in Coombs Wood in Armathwaite, in the Lake District, on Sunday when he fell and landed on the crags.
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team (PMRT) said the climber suffered "severe injuries" and its volunteers, along with members from Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, were sent to the scene.
The team then used a rope system and stretcher to haul the casualty to the top of the crag to a waiting ambulance.
"He had luckily been found by chance by a walker who happened upon him and stayed with him until the team arrived," PMRT said.
A Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopter was also dispatched and a doctor assessed the climber's injuries at the scene.
PMRT said due to the "serious nature" of the accident its members were diverted from a search taking place in Kershope, to assist the climber.
Nine members from the Penrith team were involved in the 3.5 hour rescue and five from Keswick.
