Ep 2. Mountain Rescue at Ben Nevis

Oct 14, 12:02 AM

The Wildlifers must navigate the snowy peaks of the mighty Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain.

Golden Eagle has called for the gang’s help to find a mystery hiker who’s gotten themselves stuck. Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy, Deer and Bat are on the case.

Ben Nevis is home to unique characters, like Mountain Hare, who camouflages themselves against the snow and has a disconcerting habit of popping up unannounced.

Bat gets the ride of his life on the back of his new friend Eagle to locate the hiker. He just needs to stay awake long enough in the daytime to make the mission a succezzzzzz...

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Production

Artwork: (c) Becka Moor

Cast:
Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte
Roxy: Leila Hall
Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts
Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd
Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson
Other characters played by members of the ensemble.

Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice

Sound design: Chris Stevens
Editing: Adam Stoner
Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner

Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

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