Lake District Reach High Record of Mountain Deaths
THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST 2006
A mountain accident summary of mountain rescue teams marked 2005 as the highest number of deaths on record in the Lake District.
There were 19 fatalities out of the 395 incidents in 2005 that the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association attended.
10 out of 19 fatalities were people who had collapsed with medical problems, mostly heart-related. There were two rock-climbing deaths and four people who died after falling while hiking.
It comes as the association starts a major campaign to raise awareness of the work done by the volunteers in the area. It also said that there were only two cases wherein companions attempted resuscitation. It has then served as a warning for people to learn life support skills.
Because of this, a campaign is being run which will include 50,000 posters to be put up across Lake District. Likewise, cards will also be given for some advices on what to do if a mountain rescue team is needed. Their main objective is to avoid delays in sending out correct resource and equipment.
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