Striding Edge and Red Tarn
A MAN had to be airlifted to hospital after falling in the Lakes.
RAF Leeming Mountain Rescue Team were called by police to rescue a male who had fallen while scrambling on Striding Edge.
The male, who had fallen approximately 10-15 metres, sustained back and upper leg injuries.
Due to the nature of his injuries, the RAF Mountain Rescue Team called for assistance from the Coastguard's rescue helicopter.
The casualty was winched from the scene and flown to the Cumberland Infirmary.
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