Wasdale MRT (Image: Newsquest)
A MOUNTAIN rescue team was tasked with rescuing a group of mountain bikers.
However, it was agreed that deployment was not necessary for two reasons.
A Wasdale MRT spokesperson said: "A brief alert was received via Coniston MRT who had been asked to search for overdue mountain bikers.
"They were last seen at the bottom of Hardknott Pass at about 6.30pm the evening before. After discussion with other team leaders, it was agreed that deployment was not required due to the benign weather or likely to be effective through the night."
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