Mountain‑rescue teams in England and Wales were called out every day of 2024, a pattern driven by a flood of 18‑ to 24‑year‑olds chasing TikTok‑fueled photo spots.

Rescues jumped 24% between 2019 and 2024, according to Mountain Rescue England and Wales data analysed by Ordnance Survey. The 18‑24 age group saw its calls double from 166 to 314, while Scotland recorded a historic 1…

A record‑breaking year for rescue volunteers

Volunteers reported that the daily callouts strained their ability to juggle full‑time jobs and family commitments. Mike Park, chief executive of Mountain Rescue England and Wales, said the nonstop demand “is part of …