Whin Rigg
Posted on 11/20/2022 1:38:13 PM PST by nickcarraway
Dave Rushworth had been enjoying a day out with pals when he suddenly dropped to the floor and became unresponsive
Dave Rushworth pictured with his partner Michelle A dad who died suddenly while walking in the Lake District with friends has been named as Dave Rushworth.
He had been enjoying a day out with pals when he suddenly fell ill on Saturday (November 12). He sadly died despite numerous attempts to save his life.
Mr Rushworth, from Lancaster, was on Whin Rigg at the time of the incident, with a rescue team being notified at 12.40pm. Crews were scrambled alongside an air ambulance.
Despite the best efforts of the team, and the walker's friends and passers-by, Dave died at the scene, Lancs Live reports.
Since his death, tributes have poured in for Dave. His friend has since set up a fundraiser to help cover the funeral costs.
The fundraiser, which has a goal of £7,000, was set up by Alexander Bethell. Posting a message on the GoFundMe, he said: "This weekend Dave had been away for a weekend in the Lakes with a few friends.
"He had a good night on Friday night having a sing and dance with a few of us, followed by a lovely Full English breakfast on Saturday morning.
"We were having a nice walk up a mountain on Saturday, the weather was lovely, Rushy was laughing and joking and telling us his conspiracy theories! Unfortunately, as we got close to the top Rushy dropped to the floor and he was unresponsive.
"Continuous attempts were made for an hour to keep him with us but he was sadly pronounced dead when air ambulance arrived.
"Dave died happy and he was doing something that he loved surrounded by his friends. Michelle, Dave’s brother, children, grandson and nephew's meant the world to him.
"He loved them all so much. He will leave this world with a lot of broken hearts. Everyone has a story about him, he always made people laugh even at the most inappropriate times.
"If possible we are asking everyone to make a donation to help Michelle and his family contribute to his funeral costs during this disastrous time for their family."
Tributes have also been paid to him on social media. Lots of people are shocked by his death, but say he will never be forgotten.
One of Dave's daughters, Becci Rushworth, posted: "No words can describe the devastating news we received on Saturday that our dad, partner, brother, grandad and uncle Dave Rushworth had suddenly passed away, doing something he loved at least.
"All I know is I would like to thank each and everyone for the overwhelming support we have received and to everyone involved on the day it means a lot we will be eternally grateful."
Gerrys Fishing posted: "It comes with tremendous sadness that we have heard about the recent passing of local angling legend and very good friend of ours Dave Rushworth, AKA Rushy.
"The local angling community owes this man a huge thankyou for being part of the reason the fishing Forum 'Angling Addicts' took off many years ago and provided knowledge and information about local fishing in Morecambe Bay.
"We would like to take this opportunity to give our deepest condolences to Dave's family and friends at this very difficult time. I'm sure you'll still find a great spot to fish up there mate, We'll have another crack at the Bass one day, You've still got me hooked on the old faithful Chug Bugs and I'll never forget the advice you gave me as a young lad regarding women! Rest Easy pal, Jack and the Gerry's Fishing Team."
Adam Michael added: "Forever be my fishing mentor Dave Rushworth you was such an amazing man! A great mentor in and out of work!! You will be missed by all who knew you and be forever remembered!! RIP mate! Gone to soon."
Whin Rigg
Death by clot shot strikes again
“He had a good night on Friday night having a sing and dance with a few of us, followed by a lovely Full English breakfast on Saturday morning.
“We were having a nice walk up a mountain on Saturday, the weather was lovely, Rushy was laughing and joking and telling us his conspiracy theories! Unfortunately, as we got close to the top Rushy dropped to the floor and he was unresponsive.
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A nice breakfast. Out for a walk with friends in beautiful country. Not a bad way to go.
Doctors are baffled.
I’ve decided not to mention the vaccine.
A lot of that “died suddenly” going around ... maybe big pharma could come up with a mRNA vaccine for it. /s/s/
No need to mention it. Social Media guaranteed it was 100% safe, even though it’s not fully tested.
So he wasn’t named Dad? Huh.
About Hillary Clinton? or the clot shot?
“Death by clot shot strikes again”
His death had nothing at all to do with the ‘clot shot’.
We can both make those statements with the same level of certainty, which is none. Neither of us has the slightest knowledge of what contributed to his death.
Clot shot or not, that is not a bad way to go. In our sleep may be preferable for some, but outside on a sunny day on a walk is a good death.
The floor of what? I thought he was outdoors.
A lot of “died suddenly” going on in the last 2 years.......weird
That’s the way a massive happens.
One would think his name was Lord Voldemort, or He Who Shall Not Be Named.
“The floor of what? I thought he was outdoors”
Great Britain......they talk funny
Massive?
“outside on a sunny day on a walk is a good death”
Or while in church praising.
Bless his heart. :( Prayers for his family.
Lake District is a beautiful area. Have hiked it before some years ago.
My boys hiked Snowdonia last year.
At least it wasn’t a case of “died suddenly in his sleep”. He was doing something he enjoyed such as walking so he had that going for him.
The “died suddenly” fall into two categories which you should avoid if at all possible. One is when you die suddenly in your sleep, and the other is when you die while exercising or doing strenuous activities. You should avoid both if at all possible. That’s what I’m doing.
For some reason, I haven’t been able to sleep more than a couple hours at a time. This causes me to have no energy so I can’t participate in any strenuous activities. Now THAT’s the way to stay healthy!
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