A 59-YEAR-OLD man was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after collapsing with a fit earlier today.
The man, who was walking with a family party, was carried from Cat Bells by members of Keswick Mountain Rescue team after they were called out at 10.45am.
A team spokesman said: "A 59-year-old male, walking with family just above Gutherscale, suddenly had a fit, and collapsed.
"The team responded swiftly, with one Land Rover full of personnel leaving within eight minutes of the alert.
"A land ambulance and Helimed 58 (air ambulance) were also scrambled, whilst three other team members went direct to the scene.
"In addition, a medic from Teesdale team offered her assistance as she was in the area.
"The gentleman had recovered somewhat by the time the emergency services arrived, and he was assessed by the medical personnel. The team then stretchered from the fell to the road ambulance, and he was taken to the Keswick Cottage Hospital for a further check up."
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