In a five hour operation, a couple in their 50's were assisted off a treacherous area of steep ground overlooking Bay Lough in the Knockmealdowns Mountains this evening (June 15th).
Mountain Rescue spotters, who were able to make visual contact with the two experienced hill walkers, guided rescuers in by radio to the location in very dense rhododendron forest.
To avoid a risky and arduous trek back up the slopes of Knockshanahullion, Cahir River Rescue responded to help complete the last leg of the journey, transporting the two along with Mountain Rescue personnel across Bay Lough to safety.
According to Team Leader, Ray Bradfield, the two walkers were experienced and well equipped but were trying to make their way through terrain which is no longer navigable due to the proliferation of rhododendron in that area.
"A combined response from An Garda Siochana, Cahir River Search and Rescue, and Mountain Rescue was required due to the challenging nature of the terrain in this incident and all services played their part in ensuring a successful outcome."
Rescue At Coumshingaun Lake, Comeragh Mountains, County Waterford
0 comments Posted by Ray at 1:31 PMOn Sunday afternoon last (March 9th 2014) SEMRA received a tasking to come to the assistance of a group of Scouts, one of whom sustained a lower leg injury while descending from Coumshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford. Weather conditions on the day were unfavorable for a Helicopter Rescue. A crew member from Rescue 117 was deployed to the scene and aided Semra in the stretcher carry of the casualty from the hill to the waiting HSE Ambulance.
Many thanks to An Garda Siochana, Waterford; Irish Coast Guard Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Dublin; Rescue 117, Waterford; and the HSE Ambulance Service for a job well done.
If you find yourself in difficulty in the mountains please call emergency numbers 999/112 and ask for Mountain Rescue. South East Mountain rescue is a 24/7 , 365 voluntary emergency service covering all the mountains of the South East of Ireland.
In April this year South Eastern Mountain Rescue will move into their new vehicle and equipment storage facility in the grounds of Clonmel Fire Brigade in Clonmel Town, County Tipperary. This facility will provide a centralised storage location for three SEMRA vehicles and team equipment. It will have the capacity to clean and dry equipment after a training exercise or team callout. This will ensure the team is in a state of readiness for a subsequent tasking in a reduced time frame. It will serve all geographical regions which SEMRA are directly involved in which includes but is not limited to counties Tipperary, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Cork. This new facility will assist SEMRA in providing a sustainable service in the community.
Should you require any further details on the above please do not hesitate in contacting:
semrapro@gmail.com
Annie Ryan
PRO South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association
Tel: 086 1905726
At 12 noon , March 1st, SEMRA was tasked to come to the assistance of a male walker who had sustained a lower leg injury while climbing in the Mahon Falls area of the Comeragh Mountains in Co.Waterford.
The man was a member of a very experienced and well equipped group of walkers who were climbing one of the gullies on the western side of Coummahon. Conditions underfoot were treacherous after weeks of incessant rain, causing the man to slip, injuring his hand and lower leg. His walking buddies made him as comfortable as possible until SEMRA personnel arrived on scene.
On this occasion, cloud cover was too low at the casualty site for a helicopter evacuation to be feasible. Due to the steep and unstable terrain, a multi-point anchor system was required to safely lower the casualty in a stretcher down a 500 metre slope to a team 4x4 vehicle. The casualty was transferred to a waiting ambulance at 1630hrs. Many thanks to An Garda Siochana, and the HSE Ambulance Service for a seamless multi-agency response.
If you find yourself in difficulty in the mountains please call emergency numbers 999/112 and ask for Mountain Rescue. South East Mountain rescue is a 24/7, 365 voluntary emergency service covering all the mountains of the South East of Ireland.
In April this year South Eastern Mountain Rescue will move into their new vehicle and equipment storage facility in the grounds of Clonmel Fire Brigade in Clonmel Town, County Tipperary. This facility will provide a centralised storage location for three SEMRA vehicles and team equipment. It will have the capacity to clean and dry equipment after a training exercise or team callout. This will ensure the team is in a state of readiness for a subsequent tasking in a reduced time frame. It will serve all geographical regions which SEMRA are directly involved in which includes but is not limited to counties Tipperary, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Cork. This new facility will assist SEMRA in providing a sustainable service in the community.
On Sunday last June 16th 2013 members South Eastern Mountain Rescue were on a training day in the Galty Mountains when a call came in about an injured walker in the vicinity of the Black Road Skeheenarinky, Cahir County Tipperary. This area happened to be close to where the team were training. A female walker who was taking part in a charity climb on Galty Mor sustained a fall and suffered a suspected ankle injury. Team Training was immediately halted and a party was deployed onto the hill in a 4x4. Conditions were poor, bad visibility and rain meant that by the time the team made contact with the casualty both the injured lady and her husband were very cold. Both were treated by team medics. Red Cross members were in attendance for the charity event and aided Semra in getting the woman off the hill into a waiting ambulance.
South Eastern Mountain Rescue acknowledge the assistance given by members of the Irish Red Cross.
Should any walkers need our assistance on the mountains, please call 999 or 112 and ask for Mountain Rescue. South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association is an emergency 24/ 7/ 365 , voluntary Search and Rescue team covering all the Mountains of the South East of Ireland and is funded mainly by donation and public generosity.
This year 2013 the Team also have a large fundraising project on the go. Our aim is to build a vehicle storage unit based in the South East.This however is a massive undertaking and means we require a large boost of income to facilitate our dreams.
South Eastern Mountain Rescue responded to a call in the Galty Mountains Sunday last April 28th 2013. A male walker suffered a fall descending the mountains near Lough Curra and sustained a lower leg injury.
South Eastern Mountain Rescue issued a full team call out. Members made their way to the Clydagh Bridge area of the Glen of Aherlow where an incident base was established.
Team members were deployed onto the hill and once located, the casualty was assessed and prepared for transfer off the mountain. Rescue 117 and H.S.E. Ambulance Crew were also on scene and aided by Semra winched the injured party from the hill. The casualty was taken by helicopter to Waterford Regional Hospital for further treatment.
Should any walkers need our assistance on the mountains, please call 999 or 112 and ask for Mountain Rescue, South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association is an emergency 24/ 7/ 365 , voluntary Search and Rescue team covering all the Mountains of the South East of Ireland and is funded mainly by donation and public generosity.
This year 2013 the Team also have a large fundraising project on the go. Our aim is to build a vehicle storage unit based in the South East.This however is a massive undertaking and means we require a large boost of income to facilitate our dream
Just after 1.40pm on Sunday April 7th 2013 South Eastern Mountain Rescue responded to a call about an injured walker in the Knockmealdown Mountains. A male member of a walking group suffered a fall and sustained a lower leg injury. South Eastern Mountain Rescue issued a full team call out. Members made their way to the Baylough Car park where an incident base was established. Walking group members tended to the injured man until SEMRA members arrived at the incident site.
Rescue 117 was also deployed to the area. Weather conditions on the day made this a challenging rescue with severe winds, SEMRA members assisted the heli crew and the casualty was successfully airlifted from the hill and transferred to Waterford Regional Hospital for further treatment.
Should any walkers need our assistance on the mountains, please call 999 or 112 and ask for Mountain Rescue.
South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association is an emergency 24/ 7/ 365, voluntary Search and Rescue team covering all the Mountains of the South East of Ireland and is funded mainly by donation and public generosity. This year 2013 the Team also have a large fundraising project on the go. Our aim is to build a vehicle storage unit based in the South East.This however is a massive undertaking and means we require a large boost of income to facilitate our dreams. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact SEMRA PRO Annie Ryan at 086 1905726.