Man dies in Lake District ridge fall

A antheral has died successful a 300ft (70m) autumn from a upland ridge.

The alarm was raised pursuing the autumn from Sharp Edge connected Blencathra, successful the Lake District, connected Thursday afternoon.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team volunteers recovered the man's body, which was transported to the aerial ambulance and flown to the team's base.

The squad has thanked different fell walkers who went to help, and has offered condolences to the man's family.

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