Rescued man airlifted to hospital

31/07/2010 - 15:45:47

A man is being airlifted to Tralee hospital after being rescued from Carrauntoohill in Kerry.

The climber is reported to have suffered from chest pains before reaching the peak.

A rescue operation coordinated by Kerry Mountain Rescue saw the man airlifted by Shannon's coastguard helicopter.

The man is also said to be suffering from hypothermia.


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