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AN IRISH MAN has died after he become ill while climbing in Kenya.
The incident happened at around 6am local time yesterday, when the 40-year-old died after developing “breathing problems” during a stopover while climbing Mount Kenya.
The Kenyan Wildlife Service said that a rescue team responded by evacuating the man to Nanyuki Cottage Hospital, where he arrived in a critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
The service also said the man entered Mount Kenya National Park on 25 January, and offered its condolences to the man’s family.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs was contacted for comment.
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RIP
I never understand why people climb mountains… such an extreme environment
Lack of air , easy to fall , cold like hell and many never back , even bodies still there
Crazy isn’t it…
@Marcin Goralski: I’ve never understood why people like you think like this… not everyone is happy on the couch.
@Marcin Goralski: Its to do with adrenaline. People who climb mountains like that become somewhat addicted to the rush and excitement. Its the same when people climb everest. They don’t see the danger like other people do. They just see a challenge.
@Marcin Goralski: Because it’s there.
@Marcin Goralski: it’s actually quite a feeling to climb a mountain no matter how big or small. Plus the views from the top can be truly amazing
@Marcin Goralski: everyone dies. Not everyone lives
@Angela O’regan: you beat me to it.
@Marcin Goralski: agree
@Marcin Goralski: Or why Kids go on trampolines when they are so dangerous!!!
@Marcin Goralski: you could be dead this time tomorrow. Hope you made the most of your precious.
@OConnelj: time
Rip .
A fella gives his thoughts on this and gets attack .
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