Waterford man climbing Kilimanjaro forced to stop due to altitude sickness - but washing machine made it to the summit

An Irishman who attempted to climb Kilimanjaro with a washing machine on his back had to turn around due to altitude sickness.

Waterford man climbing Kilimanjaro forced to stop due to altitude sickness - but washing machine made it to the summit

An Irishman who attempted to climb Kilimanjaro with a washing machine on his back had to turn around due to altitude sickness.

However, schoolteacher Enda O'Doherty ensured the kitchen appliance made it to the summit.

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