Mobile phone photograph guides rescuers to climbers

A PHOTOGRAPH sent from a mobile phone guided rescuers to mountain climbers in difficulty over the August bank holiday, it was confirmed yesterday.

Mobile phone photograph guides rescuers to climbers

It was believed to have been the first time a mobile camera was used to aid a rescue attempt.

But the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has firmly warned hill walkers that mobile phone coverage cannot be guaranteed in all mountainous areas.

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