Horror as man dies after falling 230ft from mountain ridge in front of shocked climbers

An individual passed away after experiencing a 230ft (70m) drop from a mountain ridge in the presence of astonished climbers.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the person fell from Sharp Edge on Blencathra, located in the Lake District.

The man's body was transported to the air ambulance and flown to the team's base
The man’s body was transported to the air ambulance and flown to the team’s base

Volunteers from the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team retrieved the deceased individual’s body. It was then transferred to an air ambulance and flown to the team’s headquarters.

The team has thanked other fell walkers who went to help, and has offered condolences to the man’s family.

It said in a social media post: “Our first call-out of the year had a tragic ending after a man died in a 70m fall from Sharp Edge.

“A Keswick team member already on Blencathra made his way to the scene above Scales Tarn, along with the crew of Helimed 58, who landed nearby.

“Keswick team recovered the body to H58 who then airlifted the man to Keswick MR Base.”

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