READERS have sent their good wishes to the mountain rescue team volunteer who fell 150m on a call-out at the weekend.
The member of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team suffered 'significant' injuries during the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The team had been called out to an individual with chest pains, who was camping on Red Screes, above the Kirkstone Pass.
A statement Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association said: "Whilst the team were making their way to the casualty, an experienced team member fell roughly 150m down steep ground, sustaining significant injuries.
"The team member was airlifted to hospital by the HM Coastguard Helicopter and remains in a serious condition.
"Penrith and Ambleside teams were called in to support and the original patient was stretchered from the hill by the teams involved and taken to hospital by the North West Ambulance Service."
Here's what you thought:
Fiona Jack said: "I hope that the totally selfless mountain rescue team member recovers soon and recovers well."
Jackie Moss posted: "It's tragic that this should happen."
Janice West said: "My thoughts are with the rescuer so hope you make a full recovery."
Liz Richardson said: "Thinking of this hero and hoping for the best."
James Banks posted: "My thoughts with the injured team member."
Kim Radcliffe said: "Hope the Patterdale mountain rescue team member makes a speedy recovery."
Delia Jones said: "Hope volunteer makes a speedy recovery."
Steven Vernon posted: "I met a good few of the volunteers.
"My boss and another work colleague are members, thoughts are with them and families."
Ann Warwick posted: "I do hope the member of the mountain rescue team makes a full recovery."
Paul Byers said: "I hope the mountain rescue team member gets better soon.
"I also hope that the person on the fells is ok too."
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