Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake District

Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake DistrictA major multi-agency rescue operation was launched on Easter Saturday when an inflatable canoe capsized on Derwentwater during Storm Dave, with none of the trio wearing life jacketsNewsBethany Abbit, Paige Ingram and Beth Abbit02:27, 06 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesMountain rescuers at Sprinkling Tarn(Image: Keswick Mountain Rescue)Three ill-equipped canoeists, who had planned to camp on a Lakeland island, were thrown into the water during Storm Dave.‌A major multi-agency rescue operation was triggered after the group's inflatable canoe overturned in treacherous conditions on Derwentwater at just before 3pm on Saturday afternoon (April 4).‌The trio involved — none of whom were wearing life jackets — were all brought to safety and needed no hospital treatment. One managed to reach the shore, another swam to St Herbert's Island, while the third remained stranded in the water.‌View 4 ImagesKeswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out to save three people on Derwentwater when their inflatable canoe capsized(Image: Keswick Mountain Rescue)READ MORE: At least seven injured after Benidorm hotel roof collapses on holidaymakersREAD MORE: Piers Morgan hits out at Donald Trump with brutal 'lost your marbles' commentThe Lake District rescue required support from police, fire, ambulance, mountain rescue, the coastguard and a helicopter. It was one of several incidents that resulted in Keswick Mountain Rescue Team being deployed to assist walkers and campers caught in the midst of Storm Dave — which has hammered parts of the UK and the North West.The team was also called upon to rescue two teenagers whose tent was ripped away in powerful winds, as well as a solo camper and a walker whose camp was destroyed by the gusts. Rescuers say these incidents serve as a stark warning to ensure you have the right skills and equipment — particularly when severe weather is forecast.‌Just hours after...