A group of 11 teenagers were successfully rescued after sending out an emergency distress call from the Mourne Mountains, County Down, last night.
The school group, made up of individuals aged between 16 and 17, got into difficulty on the Western flank of the Slieve Beg/ Commedagh Col. Several of the teens developed hypothermia, with one person reported to have suffered from ‘severe’ hypothermia.
Thankfully, the Mourne Mountains Rescue Team came to the group’s aid, with 23 rescuers arriving on the scene to help. They were also supported by several paramedics.
Callout 040416: At 1916 hrs yesterday evening, the team received a request for assistance from a school group. The group...
Posted by Mourne Mountain Rescue Team on Monday, April 4, 2016
According to a statement on the MMRT’s official Facebook page, all members of the group have recovered after treatment.
The teens themselves came in for great praise from the rescuers, who wrote: “Clearly, had it not been for the outstanding efforts of the young people in this group, this situation would have been much, much more serious.
“Due to the potential number of casualties involved tonight, we had the pleasure of being joined on the hill by two NIAS HART Paramedics and our Team Doctor. In total we had 23 team members respond and stood down at 0110 hrs,” they added.
Well done to all involved.
