Hiker found dead after mountain rescue search
A body was discovered near Scafell Pike on Friday
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A hiker has been found dead after going missing in the Lake District.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said they received a call on Thursday morning about a man who was overdue from a walk from Seathwaite to Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain.
The team searched all Thursday but found no signs of the man. More searches on Friday led to the discovery of a body.
The team said its "sincere condolences go to the walker's family and friends".
About 30 volunteers from several groups were involved in the nearly 40-hour long search including Keswick, Langdale Ambleside, and Duddon and Furness mountain rescue teams.
Search dogs, drones and a coastguard helicopter were also involved, a Wasdale team spokesman said.
"Tragically, a find was made", the spokesman said, adding: "Sadly he had not survived."
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