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medical emergency / collapsed walker Northern Ireland Serious incident
Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains
A walker collapsed at the summit of Slieve Donard on 13 July 2023 and died at the scene. Mourne Mountain Rescue Team responded with twelve members, supported by Air Ambulance and a Search and Rescue Aircraft, but despite their efforts the walker could not be revived.
Outcome: walker pronounced dead at scene
Responding team
Sources
- Slieve Donard: Walker dies after collapsing at Mourne Mountain summit
- Walker dies at summit of Slieve Donard
- Walker dies after reaching summit of Slieve Donard
- Walker dies after collapsing at summit of Ulster’s highest mountain
- Slieve Donard: Hiker collapses and dies at peak of Ulster's highest mountain
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