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Mountain Rescue

Two mountain rescue border collies, Rona in the foreground and Freya in the background out of focus

Training a new generation of mountain rescue dogs

"We'll hide bodies in unusual places, so the dog’s constantly having to think about the location."

Matt Cox looks at the camera. He is bald with a ginger beard and glasses. Behind him is a large lake and trees

'Social media doesn't show you trauma of mountain rescue'

Volunteers in the Lake District are urging people to take safety seriously out in the hills.

Looking back down on Sty Head while ascending Great Gable by the Breast Route. The path to Sprinkling Tarn is ahead centre. There is a rocky path leading up to a crag which is covered in green grass.

Second walker death reported in Lake District

Mountain Rescue says the lone walker was found unresponsive by other hikers near Sty Head.

Canada geese gather on a jetty jutting out into Windermere's dark waters. Green mountains are visible in the background and there are a few sail boats with their sails bound up. In the foreground a thick black post carries a warning poster saying in big red letters CAUTION TOXIC ALGAE, then in smaller black letter it says: Take car when bathing in this water. This water may contain toxic algae which can cause upset stomach and skin irritation. Animals can also be seriously affected.

Stories from Cumbria you may have missed this week

Stories from Cumbria include swimmers being warned after harmful algae is found in Windermere.

Lodore Falls in the Lake District. There is a picturesque cascading waterfall with bright green forest on either side.

Man dies after collapsing on waterfall path

A mountain rescue team says the man was walking in a group near Lodore Falls when he collapsed.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team providing first aid to the injured volunteer. The volunteer is sitting on stony ground with his leg stretched out. A rescuer, wearing a yellow coat, is providing first aid. A number of other mountain rescue team members are standing or sitting nearby. Roll mats and hiking bags are lying on the ground.

Volunteers rush to aid of fellow mountain rescuer

Thirty four volunteers came to the aid of the man who was injured during search-dog training.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team members, all wearing red emergency clothing, prepare to send off a rib boat into Thirlmere. There are two rescuers wearing red diving suits and it is pitch black and late at night.

'Selfish' trio overturn kayak sparking huge search

A Mountain Rescue team says a helicopter was flown in from Wales to aid the search in Thirlmere.

Four members of Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team standing at the foot of the hill by their emergency four-by-four. They are dressed in their red and black uniform. Behind them a white and green air ambulance has taken off and is flying away.

Walker falls from cliff on to 'jagged rocks'

The walker is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from the summit of Roseberry Topping.

Benji, who is a brown Labrador-looking dog being carried by a mountain rescuer who is wearing a red waterproof jacket and backpack. The rescuer is leaning on a rock while walking.

Walker 'pushed' down steep fell by his dog Benji

Benji caused his owner to fall as he tried to lift him down a steep path, rescuers say.