Cumbria climber seriously injured by boulder
Two passers-by had managed to get the man on to a small ledge
Emergency services have issued a fresh warning to climbers in the Lake District after a man suffered serious injuries when he was crushed by a boulder.
Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team says the man had been attempting to see if the rock was loose when he became trapped in his harness at Raven Crag.
In a statement, it said: "upon the team's arrival two very helpful passer-by's had managed to get the casualty onto a small ledge and had begun to treat him.
"The team then took over and worked alongside the fire and ambulance service to treat the casualty's serious Injuries before the casualty was flown to Preston for further treatment."
LAMRT said the weekend's incident was a "harsh reminder" that it was possible to encounter loose rock at "well-travelled climbing destinations".