Rescued Scafell Pike hikers urged to pay hotel bill and return head torches

Wasdale mountain rescue team says we struggle to understand when the rescued take advantage of hospitality'

A mountain rescue team has appealed for two rescued walkers to pay a hotel bill they owe, return head torches they took and collect a hospital crutch one of them used to climb Scafell Pike in treacherous conditions.

We avoid judging those we rescue," said Wasdale mountain rescue team in a statement. But we struggle to understand when the rescued take advantage of hospitality provided by our supporters in the valley."