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Recuers warn of shorter daylight hours

9:18am Friday 31st October 2003

MOUNTAIN rescuers are warning walkers they should make allowances for shorter daylight hours after a father and son from Burnley sparked a major seven-hour search when they ran into trouble walking from Langdale to Scafell on Wednesday.

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1:01pm Monday 25th November 2002

Emergency: Dial 999 ask for mountain rescue, and give the police exact directions to your location - as best you can.

Before you go...

12:55pm Monday 25th November 2002

Check the weather - available on this web site or phone 017687 75757. The weather is changeable and can vary greatly from one region to another and from a valley to the top of a fell. Go prepared, have gear for all conditions. Tell a friend where you are going and when you are expected back.

Safety First - Coastguard Golden Rules

11:06am Monday 25th November 2002

Each year numerous fishermen, sailors, and ramblers are rescued - unfortunately some die before they can be reached. Coastal sands present a special problem.

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