WASDALE Mountain Rescue were called to help a young Duke of Edinburgh Award walker in Upper Eskdale who had sprained his ankle on Monday morning July 11.
The volunteers were called out after 10am and took seven hours to rescue the patient to safety.
A Wasdale MRT spokesman said: "A Duke of Edinburgh Award participant had jumped across a small beck and landed awkwardly, leaving him unable to bear weight on his leg.
"As the team was short on numbers extra support was provided once again by our friends at Duddon and Furness MRT.
"After a medical assessment and treatment, a long and hot stretcher carry was made to Cockley Beck where the group leaders used their own vehicle to take him to hospital for further checks.
The spokesman added: "We wish the young man a speedy recovery and hope he is back on the fell soon."
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