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14/07/2023
Walker Dies After Collapsing At Slieve Donard Summit
A walker has died after collapsing while walking Slieve Donard on Thursday, 13 July.
The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team received a call from police following a request to help a walker.
They responded alongside an Air Ambulance, however the walker passed away at the scene.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement Mourne Mountain Rescue Team said: "At 1318hrs today, the team received a call for assistance via Police for a walker collapsed at the summit of Slieve Donard. The team responded alongside Air Ambulance and given the nature of the call also requested the assistance of a SAR Aircraft. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of all involved, in particular fellow hill walkers, the walker sadly passed away at the scene. 12 members responded and stood down at 1640hrs.
"Our thoughts are very much with family, friends and all those involved at this time."
The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team received a call from police following a request to help a walker.
They responded alongside an Air Ambulance, however the walker passed away at the scene.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement Mourne Mountain Rescue Team said: "At 1318hrs today, the team received a call for assistance via Police for a walker collapsed at the summit of Slieve Donard. The team responded alongside Air Ambulance and given the nature of the call also requested the assistance of a SAR Aircraft. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of all involved, in particular fellow hill walkers, the walker sadly passed away at the scene. 12 members responded and stood down at 1640hrs.
"Our thoughts are very much with family, friends and all those involved at this time."
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