Injured walker rescued from Coumshingaun in county Waterford
Rescue 117
Emergency services attended to an injured walker in county Waterford over the weekend.
South Eastern Mountain Rescue (SEMRA) received a call from An Garda Síochána at 11:11 on Sunday to assist the walker on the North ridge of Coumshingaun.
"This section of the loop is proving to be very unforgiving on legs & ankles" a statement from SEMRA said.
Rescue 117 lowered a winchman to assess the casualty and SEMRA members were on scene at 12:38 to assist by operating the highline.
The casualty was brought to Waterford Airport and transferred from there to hospital by the National Ambulance Service.
"We wish the injured walker a speedy recovery" a spokesperson said.
