Mountain rescue teams tasked to 408 incidents in last year, 21 of which involved fatalities

The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team during an operation near Carrauntoohil last summer. Picture: Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

Mountain Rescue Ireland dealt with a total of 408 incidents in 2021, which resulted in 21 fatalities.

Mountain Rescue Ireland represents 11 mountain rescue teams made up of about 400 volunteers operating in different locations around the country, including Northern Ireland.