A walker who became separated from his friends was found dead on Scafell Pike.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said they were called by Cumbria police about a lone walker who became separated from his friends at the top of Scafell Pike.

The incident happened on October 8, starting at 9:37pm and finishing at 7:04pm the following day taking 21 hour and 27 minutes in total to complete the mission.

Involved were Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team, Keswick Mountain rescue team, and search dogs.

A spokesperson from the Wasdale team said: “They had not been able to locate him on the descent or in the valley.

“Wasdale and Duddon and Furness teams searched overnight without success, and the search resumed in the morning, with more resources.

“We were joined by Duddon and Furness MRT again, Keswick MRT, Cockermouth MRT, and RAF Leeming, plus 2 search dogs. Coniston team were stood down before deployment.

“The walker was found in the early afternoon above Dropping Crag and sadly had not survived.

“He was brought back down to the valley where he was then cared for by the police.

“Very many thanks to all who helped.

“We offer our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.”

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