Mountain rescuers were deployed to a family group which suffered an injury.

Wasdale Moutain Rescue Team (WMRT) said tbe call was received on Sunday, April 14, at 2.08pm, from the Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS), of a member of a family group having slipped on wet grass and injured her ankle while on a walk at Wasdale Head.

She was in ‘significant pain’ and couldn’t bear any weight, WMRT said.

“With no mobile signal, members o the group had raised the alarm at the Wasdale Head Inn, fortunately only five minutes away.

“A full callout was made and team members were quickly on the scene.

“After a full medical assessment, strong pain relief was given before splinting the ankle to reduce the pain.

“A short and straightforward stretcher journey followed before handover to a land ambulance at the road head.

“The team then returned to base to reset the vehicles.

“We hope the walker recovers quickly from her injury and wish her well,” WMRT said in a statement.

The callout lasted three hours and 31 minutes and involved 18 WMRT members.