Walkers are repeatedly getting stuck on mud flats in an attempt to explore 'abandoned villages' under a reservoir.
Rescue teams were called twice to save the walkers who wanted to explore the remains of two villages that were revealed by record low water levels at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. The villages of Derwent and Ashopton were abandoned and purposely flooded to make way for the Derbyshire reservoir between 1935 and 1943.
However, warning signs were erected due to the dangerous mud flats. On Saturday afternoon, a woman fell down a mud flat while exploring old buildings - she had suffered a leg injury and was stretched off the mud flats before being taken to hospital by ambulance.
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Three hours later, rescuers were called once again to save another walker who was stranded in the open after exploring an exposed aqueduct pipe. Edale Mountain Rescue team came onto the scene at 5.30 pm where they found the hiker.
A spokesperson said: “Just as we were returning to base to clean and sort kit we received a call from Derbyshire Constabulary requesting us to attend to another incident on the banks of Ladybower Reservoir. This time some walkers had headed out onto the exposed mud banks near the aqueduct pipe and one had become firmly stuck.
“Although unhurt the walker had managed to sink up to their thighs and was unable to move any further. Using a combination of spinal and mud boards, digging and manpower, the unfortunate walker was quickly extricated from their muddy location and brought back to more firmer ground.
“Back to base to clean some very muddy kit. A couple of timely reminders of the risks associated with walking down towards the currently extremely low reservoir water levels.”
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