Cumbria flooding sees Bassenthwaite Lake merge with Derwentwater

This footage shows Bassenthwaite Lake merging with Derwentwater in the Lake District.

It was captured on Thursday after torrential rain caused flooding in parts of Cumbria.

Honister Pass saw more than 30cm (12in) in a 24-hour period, with roads blocked and rail services disrupted.

Daniel Gill said he had never seen the waters join, adding the view from the summit of Dodd Fell was "unreal".

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