Remains of climber identified

THE remains found at the base of Mangerton Mountain, near Killarney, are those of Swedish student Olof Jansson, 22, who had not been seen for almost two years, gardaí confirmed last night.

Gardaí said the remains had been positively identified following examination of dental records.

A post mortem examination was carried out at Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, yesterday, by assistant state pathologist Dr Margot Bolster.

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