Warning after Peak District rescue operation

Dozens of volunteers came to the aid of a fell runner

A Derbyshire mountain rescue team has warned visitors to the Peak District not to take the landscape lightly.

As cooler temperatures arrive along with autumnal weather, Glossop Mountain Rescue Team is asking people venturing out and about to ensure they are dressed appropriately and equipped to raise the alarm should things not go to plan.

It comes after a callout which required 27 volunteers to rescue a fell runner who experienced a medical episode.

Their friends’ ability to keep the casualty warm and provide an accurate location during the incident on Hern Clough in the High Peak at about 19:15 BST on Wednesday made a “significant” difference, said the rescue team.

A spokesman said: “The casualty’s friends recognised the need for help and using their fell first aid skills and emergency kit, they were able to keep their friend warm and safe.

“The casualty was assessed by our team medics and supported off the hill by the team for onward transport to hospital - we wish them a speedy recovery."

Rescuers said the group were prepared and it made a "significant" difference to the outcome

Tim Budd, deputy team leader at Glossop MRT, said: "The sun sets every day. It's a really good idea to have a torch with you, an alternative source of light to your phone, so if you do get caught out by the dark you can make your way off the hill.

"Take enough layers that you're going to stay warm, even if you're travelling at a lot slower pace than you thought you were going to.

"And take account of the weather, it's very changeable up there and it's also pretty chilly at the moment and only likely to get worse."