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Female climber rescued from Mount Brandon

May 12, 2023 17:37 By radiokerrynews
Female climber rescued from Mount Brandon
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A female climber has been rescued from Mount Brandon this afternoon.

 

It's understood she was out walking with her husband around half past 2, when she fell and hurt her ankle.

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Gardaí were alerted and a rescue operation was mounted by Valentia Coastguard.

 

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The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was brought to safety by Dingle Coastguard and airlifted by the Shannon helicopter.

 

She is currently being treated at University Hospital Kerry for a suspected broken ankle.

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