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Social Media Leading to More People Needing Help, Says Lake District Mountain Rescuer

Richard Warren warns social media inspires risky Scafell Pike climbs, causing over half of rescues there to be avoidable, urging better preparation and use of safety apps.

Summary by thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
A CELEBRATED Lake District mountain rescuer has spoken about the “massive impact” of social media on the number of people who need rescuing.

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Social media leading to more people needing help, says Lake District mountain rescuer

A CELEBRATED Lake District mountain rescuer has spoken about the “massive impact” of social media on the number of people who need rescuing.

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Mountain rescuer warns of ‘massive impact’ of social media on number of rescues

Richard Warren was made an OBE for his services to mountain rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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