Mountain rescuers were called out after a woman fell and sustained a severe ankle injury.

Wasdale MRT was called out yesterday afternoon (April 9) at 12:31pm by Cumbria Constabulary after a report of a walker who had slipped and fallen.

The team said she fell from the path on Brown Tongue on Scafell Pike and sustained a very painful ankle injury, unable to bear any weight, she was also reported to be cold.

A full callout was quickly underway, with the team making their way down the valley to Brackenclose.

Once on the scene, the team medics assessed the injury, gave strong pain relief, and splinted the ankle to prevent further painful movement from a suspected fracture.

She was then transferred to a stretcher for a short carry to meet an awaiting ambulance in the valley.

A spokesperson from Wasdale MRT added: “Our thanks are due to passing walkers who helped and, in particular, to John Milton who temporarily donated his sleeping bag to the casualty to keep her warm whilst waiting for the team.

“We wish the walker a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on the fell soon.”

The callout lasted three hours and 16 minutes and involved 17 team members.