Mountain rescue team log 1,000 hours in 7 weeks

ONE of the country’s oldest voluntary mountain search and rescue teams has recorded its busiest ever summer so far, with almost 1,000 hours logged over a seven-week period.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team responded to 10 accidents in July and August, mainly centred on the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks —and, in particular, its highest peak Carrauntoohil.

The casualties sustained a variety of leg injuries including torn ligaments, broken ankles and busted knees.