Rhododendron rescue: Couple saved after becoming lost in dense foliage

A couple in their 50s had to be brought to safety by mountain rescue volunteers after becoming lost in a dense rhododendron forest in the Knockmealdown mountains.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014 - 10:42

(A SEMA jeep searching for the couple. Picture SEMA via Facebook)

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