Climbers found after air search

Two climbers who sparked a search after they were reported missing in the Lake District have been found.

The search started early on Wednesday morning for the experienced climbers, aged 29 and 30, who had been due to climb Scafell Pike.

It was thought the men may have got into difficulties in heavy rain and high winds and Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF helicopter went out.

Cumbria Police said the men had been found and airlifted from the fells.

The walkers were taking part in a challenge to climb three peaks in 24 hours.

They had already completed a climb of Ben Nevis in Scotland and were due to scale Snowdon in Wales after completing the ascent of Scafell Pike.