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Lake District paraglider rescued after crashing on fell

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team Rescuers carry the casualty down the fell on a stretcherLangdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team
The paraglider was stretchered down the fell following an operation lasting several hours

A paraglider has been rescued from a rock ledge after crashing on a Lake District fell.

The pilot had fallen 100ft (30m) from the summit of Harrison Stickle around midday on Sunday, Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team said.

The casualty, who suffered ankle and shoulder injuries, was lowered to safety using ropes.

With cloudy weather hampering visibility, it had not been possible to use a helicopter to reach them.

More than 20 rescuers toiled for a total of seven hours to complete the recovery, which the team described as an "incredible effort".

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team Rescuers prepare to lower a stretcher down the fell using ropesLangdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team
Rescuers lowered a stretcher down the fell using ropes
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