Tourists rescued after sat-nav blunder

Two Chinese tourists were rescued from the Wicklow Mountains in sub-zero temperatures after their SAT-NAV steered them into impassable wintry conditions.

Two Chinese tourists were rescued from the Wicklow Mountains in sub-zero temperatures after their SAT-NAV steered them into impassable wintry conditions.

The couple left Glendalough bound for south Dublin at 7.40pm on Christmas evening in their rental car and the gadget directed them to cross the treacherous Sally Gap.

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