Walker rescued after suffering ‘serious injury’ in Comeragh Mountains in Waterford
The South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) detailed the rescue operation in a post on social media
A walker has been rescued after suffering a “serious injury” in the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford.
The South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) detailed the rescue operation in a post on social media on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the organisation said: “SEMRA received a call from the National Ambulance Service (NAS) at 13:40 today to assist a walker with a serious lower leg injury at Coumshingaun.
“Team members made their way to the mast at Kilclooney and carried pain relief and the stretcher etc up to the casualty’s location.
“Rescue 117 was requested due to the nature of the injury and the discomfort of the casualty.”
They went on to outline how the operation unfolded once the helicopter arrived.
“Additional pain relief was provided by the team doctor to make the casualty more comfortable and an NAS paramedic was with the casualty as well.
“R117 dropped down their stretcher and winchman and the casualty was loaded on, ready for winching into the helicopter.”
The spokesperson went on to say that the casualty was later brought to Waterford via the helicopter.
“SEMRA members operated the hi-line and the casualty was on board, on route to Waterford at 16:07.
“Stand down issued at 17:52, everyone safely off the hill and heading home.
“We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.”
The spokesperson noted that smoke from the Slievenamon fire could be seen in the area.
SEMRA concluded by sending best wishes to the Tipperary Fire Service in tackling the blaze.