WALKER helped by mountain teams after falling on a Lake District summit.

Cumbria Police called the Wasdale Mountain Rescue team about a walker who had fallen on Broad Crag Col and 'potentially' dislocated her shoulder.

The team was called out and due to the time it would take for the team to reach the casualty Helimed support was also requested. In the meantime, the casualty party could carefully make their way slowly to Lingmell Col.

Helimed 58 from Langwathby duly responded but was diverted to a higher-priority task.

Then Helimed 08 from Blackpool was tasked, but again was called away.

"Unfortunately the weather was deteriorating so the stretcher evacuation then became the only remaining option," said a spokesperson for the mountain team.

"Numbers from Wasdale were a little low for a long carry, so support was requested from Duddon and Furness MRT, and this was quickly provided. However, when team members arrived on scene, the casualty’s condition had improved somewhat, and she very stoically decided that she would attempt to continue the descent on foot.

"With support from team members this proved possible and a slow walk was completed to Brackenclose, where a handover to a land ambulance crew took place. The team returned to base to reset the vehicles for the next callout.

"Thanks to both Helimed crews and to Duddon and Furness MRT for their willingness to support once again. We wish the walker well and a quick recovery."