Kerry Mountain Rescue Team concerned for safety of  ill-equipped walkers

The team has recently rescued several inexperienced and ill-equipped hillwalkers, and said families with young children were attempting to climb the country’s highest peak without the proper gear

Kerry Mountain Rescue team's rescue operation on Carrauntwohill on Sunday. Picture: Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

A busy mountain rescue team has expressed concerns after rescuing several inexperienced and ill-equipped hillwalkers, and observing families with young children trying to climb the country’s highest peak without the proper gear.

The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) also said a recent increase in callouts is putting strain on its volunteer resources and it has urged people to take more personal responsibility before trying to climb Carrauntoohil.