RESCUE: Patterdale Mountain Rescue were involved in the incident, which occured on Hallin Fell near Ullswater on June 18 Picture: Kris Tatum JULY 12 2015
MOUNTAIN rescue teams have been involved in a two-hour operation to help a man who had a panic attack on Hallin Fell.
At about 5pm on Tuesday, June 18, Cumbria Police received a call from a woman, who reported that her partner had a panic attack while on a walk near Ullswater and was unable to move.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue managed to track down her location through her smart phone, and four members were sent to assist.
The pair were later escorted down the hill safely.
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