A WALKER was rushed to hospital after collapsing due to suffering a stroke near Little Langdale.
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called to the incident just after 4 pm on Wednesday, August 10 at Hodge Close Quarry.
CMRT posted on social media:
"It was a sunny and hot afternoon when the Team was called to go to the assistance of a gentleman who had collapsed at Hodge Close Quarry.
"A passer-by had been stopped and told that a man had suffered a stroke and hence he called Cumbria Police, who called us.
"A vehicle was quickly despatched but, prior to arriving on scene, we were stood down by police.
"Apparently the casualty was already being driven direct to hospital by his son.
"We decided to continue towards Hodge Close in case we were able to intercept the vehicle and offer our assistance if required.
"However, no contact was forthcoming and we assumed the car was well on its way.
"10 members responded to this incident which took just under 45 minutes."
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