SEMRA called into action

The South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association were called into action last evening.

A solo walker got into difficulty on the Knockmealdowns after suffering leg injury – and SEMRA were called at around 25 past 7.

Light was fading and Rescue 117 was called into assist.

The casualty was winched off at 9:15, and all members were safely off the hill by 10 to 10.