Today (26-JUN-10) at 13:50, on the way to Lugnaquillia (Leinster’s highest peak), a hill walker suffered a lower leg injury on Corrigasleggaun (780m). His group attempted to evacuate him themselves but found that they were unable and called in Mountain Rescue. Both the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team and the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Teams attended the incident.

The injured person was airlifted at 15:10 by the Irish Coastguard Helicopter to Baldonnell and transferred to Tallaght hospital for treatment.

Thanks to all those who assisted in the safe and efficient evacuation:-

• Members of the walking group (believed to be from NI) who carried the correct safety equipment and made good decisions
• The Irish Coastguard
• Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team
• Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team

Hugh McLindon
Public Relations Officer
Glen of Imaal MRT
0404 45425 / 086 8520962

Paul Gilbert
Public Relations Officer
Dublin & Wicklow MRT
087 9125835

Mountain Rescue is a registered charity:-
GOIMRT - Charity No. : CHY 3950
DWMRT - Charity No. : CHY 10148
Irish Mountain Rescue Association - Charity No.: CHY 10412