On April 4, 2026, a significant rescue operation was initiated in Derwentwater, Lake District, after three ill-equipped canoeists capsized during Storm Dave. The trio, who were not wearing life jackets, faced treacherous conditions as their inflatable canoe overturned. Fortunately, all three were rescued without needing hospital treatment; one managed to swim to St Herbert's Island, while another reached the shore. The operation involved 16 members from the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, along with support from the Greater North Air Ambulance Service, Cumbria Police, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. This incident was part of a series of rescues during the storm, which also included two teenagers whose tent was destroyed by high winds and a solo camper who required assistance. Rescuers warned of the dangers of high-altitude camping in severe weather and stressed the importance of wearing buoyancy aids and checking weather forecasts before outdoor activities. The rescue operations underscore the risks faced not only by campers but also by the volunteers who navigate hazardous conditions to assist them.