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08/08/2007
Missing Climbers Found Safe On Carrantuohill
A woman and a teenager who had been reported missing on Carrantuohill in County Kerry have been found safe and well.
Members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team found the 82-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy.
The pair failed to return after setting off early on Tuesday morning to climb Carrantuohill in the McGillycuddy Reeks.
They were among a party of climbers on the mountain and were reported missing at around 7.30pm yesterday evening.
A search and rescue operation was immediately mounted and the pair were eventually located at around 2.00am this morning and are said to be in good health.
(SB)
Members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team found the 82-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy.
The pair failed to return after setting off early on Tuesday morning to climb Carrantuohill in the McGillycuddy Reeks.
They were among a party of climbers on the mountain and were reported missing at around 7.30pm yesterday evening.
A search and rescue operation was immediately mounted and the pair were eventually located at around 2.00am this morning and are said to be in good health.
(SB)
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