A cyclist from Northumberland died after crashing on a Lake District pass on Saturday.
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the incident on Honister Pass about 12.25pm on Saturday. The Great North Air Ambulance and ambulance paramedics attended the scene, west of Honister Slate Mine.
A Keswick MRT spokesperson said the 27-year-old was descending the pass with his friend on a dry, sunny day when he lost control of his bike and fell, suffering severe injuries.
“Two passing off-duty medics provided immediate assistance and in a short time Cumbria police, mountain rescue, and air ambulance teams arrived and tried to resuscitate the casualty,” the spokesperson said.
“Sadly, and despite a sustained effort, nothing could be done to save him.”
The rescue lasted just over three hours and involved 14 volunteers from Keswick MRT.
The Keswick rescue team were busy again on Sunday when a walker was rescued after slipping on Walla Crag injuring his leg.
The 79-year-old was descending Cat Ghyll after walking over Walla Crag with his wife.
A team spokesperson said: “The man had a painful leg and could not weight bear so they called for mountain rescue assistance.
“Two vehicles left base with some team members also going direct. After assessment by a team paramedic the man’s leg was splinted and he was stretchered down to the car park in Great Wood from where his wife was able to take him to hospital for further treatment.”
