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Page last updated at 18:10 GMT, Saturday, 25 October 2008 19:10 UK

Lakes local appeals for help

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A large number of fell runners are stranded by flooding and torrential rain near Keswick in the Lake District, according to a local man at the scene.

Honister Slate Mine Manager Mark Weir called on members of the community to help in rescue efforts as darkness fell over the area - 1845 BST.

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