Woman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by stag in Kerry

The attack is understood to have occurred in the Glencar area, a remote valley near Killorglin, in the foothills of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks

Deer in Kerry are increasing in numbers and are now found well beyond their original home in the 10,000 hectare Killarney National Park.  Picture: Mike Brown

A woman sustained injuries and had to be airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a stag in Kerry on Saturday.

The attack, by what was described as a medium-sized wild Red stag, is understood to have occurred in the Glencar area, a remote valley near Killorglin, in the foothills of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.