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Saturday, 06 March 2010

14 rescued from Mourne Mountains

Fourteen people were rescued after becoming stranded in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down, a police spokesperson said.

Police received a call from a person who, along with the group, had become lost in the area of Cove Mountain shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday.

PSNI air support was tasked along with land crew backup.

Two people were taken off the mountain by helicopter.

Police said all the individuals were in '"good physical health at this time".

Inspector Kieran Quinn praised the professionalism of PSNI colleagues, especially personnel from the air support unit.

He said: "Our pilots performed magnificently - they coped with fading light conditions, tricky terrain to perfect a safe and successful rescue".

"We're delighted that all concerned have returned safe and well", he added.

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At 18:15 on 12 March 2010, Jase wrote:

Well done to the Police for yet another good job in what sounds like saving numerous lifes. Although this turned out to be a good result this time everyone who goes hill walking needs to bear in mind the dangers of going walking in areas where they are unfamiliar. I'm guessing these people where incorrectly dressed and inexperienced, as if they would have had the right equipment and the right mountain leadership then there would have been no need to waste the tax payers money in helping them to safety. That helicopter may well have been needed somewhere more important throughout Northern Ireland and this could have been a different story altogether... All because of inexperience! Well done to all involved.

At 12:33 on 11 March 2010, Kumar wrote:

Hi, The stranded people were friends of mine. I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank the PSNI and the Air support unit for their professionalism and dedication. Kumar

At 17:33 on 08 March 2010, Raghavendran Sundararaman wrote:

Hi.. Just wanted to thank profusely all the team involved.. Both the land and chopper teams of PSNI. Their professionalism in handling the entire crisis really moved me and my friends. We are really grateful and owe our lives to the brave policemen. We were literally our of options and if not for the brave men, I will not be here typing this note.