Cumbria police and mountain rescue volunteers have been left with no explanation after responding to a walker reportedly in trouble on England's highest mountain.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by Cumbria police on Saturday morning at 6:39am after a walker in a party of six was reported to be feeling ill on Scafell Pike.
The walker stated they were unable to descend however the call dropped out before any details could be obtained, including phone numbers.
A spokesperson for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: "With no further calls received after an hour, a local team member was asked to investigate the car parks at Brackenclose and Wasdale Head.
"Enquiries were made with larger groups, but no further information was obtained about anyone in need of help.
"The Team Leader closed the log later after agreement with the police to respond if further information emerged."
In total, the call-out lasted three hours and 32 minutes.
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