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SEVEN PEOPLE HAD to be rescued from Carrauntoohil, Co Kerry overnight.
A group of six people called rescue services at around 6pm yesterday evening after after getting into difficulty near the top of the mountain.
A spokesperson for Kerry Mountain Rescue told TheJournal.ie that one of the group’s members had become ill and was unable to make their way back down the mountain, leaving the group with no option but to request help.
The group were reached by the Kerry Mountain Rescue team at around 8pm.
They were guided down the mountain along the Devil’s Ladder route.
The spokesperson said that weather conditions were relatively wintry, with a cutting breeze and some snow.
As the rescue team and mountain climbers made their way down the Devil’s Ladder route, a woman was found who was in difficulty. It’s understood that she had a deep cut on her head.
“We received no phone call from her for help. It was a pure coincidence that we found her,” the spokesperson said.
She was taken off the mountain on an stretcher and an ambulance was called for assistance.
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Que people giving out about the waste of resources and putting the rescuers lives in danger. Fair play to the rescuers btw
@Billy Connelly: well they can’t be abandoned but there should be mandatory insurance if you want to participate in activities that might require hi tech and expensive rescue. Not too mention the danger to the rescuers.
@Paul: Mandatory insurance if you want to climb a 1,000 mountain, in case you cut your ankle and need help getting down. Brilliant idea.
@Paul: I see you have a drink in your hand. Maybe there should be mandatory insurance for people who go out on the lash and could get into difficulties.
@Coner Willis: cheers
@Flip off: yeh. A helicopter would come in force handy.
@Flip off: People getting their stomach pumped in hospital every other night, certainly costs a lot more money than the handful of times a year someone needs to be rescued off a mountain in Kerry.
@Coner Willis: I agree. Your point being?
@Paul: Sorry did I say it was a brilliant idea? Apologies! I meant to say that it was quiet possible the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard.
@Coner Willis: no bother. Have a nice life.
@Paul: Peace bro.
@Paul: Paul and Coner, the pair of you should go mountain climbing together Broke Back style. You could snuggle each other in the cold
@Billy Connelly: You could join them Billy for a threesome
@The Bull McCabe: id be little to rough for them I think. You on the other hand…grrr
@Paul: More people need high tech and expensive intervention as a result of crossing the road or driving cars than ever need it as a result of hillwalking. All sports have risks.
@Sorcha Ní Shúilleabháin: trying to decipher this.
@Paul: It’s not written in code.
@Sorcha Ní Shúilleabháin: so does sex!
@Billy Connelly: I Havnt a clue wat she was trying to say. Fair play if you did.
You’re all wallies. God’s sake. What are you thinking? ALL of you. Why track up a mountain at this time of year? Is it to prove your manhood…….???? You mountain treckers & the Mamil’s are soo bloody stupid. How Dare you waste our tax payers money on this crap, on our rescue services, which are badly funded & need more appreciation. The money our taxes spend on you idiots – Give it to the homeless instead. Selfish git’s.
@donnyb: as far as I know the rescue team are volunteers and “self funded”. But definitely the people who put themselves in this danger knowingly should be held accountable.
@Billy Connelly: For all of you criticising without knowing the story.
The group guide left us behind.
The woman found was not part of the group.
We had no choice but call the rescue team. 2 suffering from hyportermia and sickness.
Was bad organization and lack of experience from some members of the group.
Its not a track for beguiners.
Important to use the proper guear.
Vodafone was the only network that was working.
Rescue team was AMAZING
That woman was extremely fortunate that the rescuers came across her randomly. Well done to all involved, not an easy task in bad weather and darkness
Well done to kerry mountain rescue ,we might not have very high mountain ranges in ireland but that does not make them less dangerous ,never take unnesessary risks and put your own life and the life at others in danger ,the nievatity of some of this people scares me .that lady was very very lucky .its time these mountain rescue volunteers were properly funded and rewarded .
@Anthony Gallagher: yeah why take risks. Ever. Stay at home and let life pass you by. You’ll probably die young due to too many takeaway and not enough excercise but at least you’ll be safe.
@Anthony Gallagher: Did you not bother reading the article? She cut her ankle! She didn’t go wandering up wearing high heels! She wasn’t being naive or stupid, but accidents happen. Thats why the mountain rescue are there. Maybe we should all stay just stay indoors, in case we end up in a situation where we might need to be rescued.
@Flip off: are you just being a arsehole or maybe your both blind and stupid ,read my comment ,mountains are dangerous places ,plan before you go so you dont look like a dick like you
@Coner Willis: bet you have never been up a mountain and never had to rescue someone or give first aid .another expert arse hole
@Anthony Gallagher: Lol, I’ve been up Carrauntoohil myself, lol. I suppose you’re one of those people who climbs Irish mountains with half a years worth of supplies on your back and those ridiculous walking sticks, as if you’re going up K2. Nothing in this article suggested that the woman was being naive, but yeah, have a go at her anyway, why not?
@Coner Willis: You never read the article did you. Otherwise you would know that she had a bad cut to her head… you tosser
@Mel Lloyd: Are you stupid? Like… wow.
Many young men dream of joining the Foreign Legion,
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Guys in the Foreign Legion dream of joining the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.
Obviously didn’t read yesterday’s article about phones & compasses.
@⚡ Seánie ⚡: They weren’t lost and they did phone
@⚡ Seánie ⚡: obviously didn’t read the article more like
There is a fantastic attitude in Kerry when it comes to tourism; from the small things like picking up litter, or handing a stranger a parking ticket with time on it, to the exceptional bravery of the Kerry Mountain Rescue team. Individuals working together for the greater good of the community is something we in the rest of the country should aspire to.
What is wrong with these fools.. the weather we are having since Christmas has been terrible and changeable..they risk there lives and put the lives of others at risk having to go look for them..they should be made pay for the services now provided..
@OCallaghan TP: if you need help at sea or up a mountain you call the people who can help in a timely manner knowing that the sooner they call the better it will be……all volunteers ….they don’t get paid….great folks who themselves know the risks….
@OCallaghan TP: Spot on, TP. Once we get this sorted we can start a campaign for councils to only give planning permission for bungalows. So bloody dangerous those stairs and ridiculous the amount of people falling down and needing help. Come to think of it, the majority of accidents occur in the home. We should just ban houses full stop.
@OCallaghan TP: For all of you criticising without knowing the story.
The group guide left us behind.
The woman found was not part of the group.
We had no choice but call the rescue team. 2 suffering from hyportermia and sickness.
Was bad organization and lack of experience from some members of the group.
Its not a track for beguiners.
Important to use the proper guear.
Vodafone was the only network that was working.
Rescue team was AMAZING
Just tell them to stay at home. Mountain climbs should be banned this time of year until middle April
@Paul Coughlan: yes mommy
@Paul Coughlan: hahaha, that’s a clear breach of civil liberties. Why should men in black suits with political science degrees be able to tell me when or when not to climb a mountain?
@Paul Coughlan: Yeah because nobody has accidents between April and November…
Mountain hiking is a risk activity and accidents etc will happen and we are fortunate to have the very dedicated MR teams when that happens. No one goes on the mountain with the intention of getting injured or lost. Even the most experienced can get in trouble. Well done MR
For all of you criticising without knowing the story.
The group guide left us behind.
The woman found was not part of the group.
We had no choice but call the rescue team. 2 suffering from hyportermia and sickness.
Was bad organization and lack of experience from some members of the group.
Its not a track for beguiners.
Important to use the proper guear.
Vodafone was the only network that was working.
Rescue team was AMAZING
If you needed rescuing when skiing it would cost you a small fortune,no different. However anyone heading up the mountain in the dark Is asking for trouble
Need to start charging a fee for going up that mountain
Seven stupid people putting others at risk
BILL THEM
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