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."

South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association is a 24/7 voluntary emergency service.

On 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.


 

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