Search under way for man missing in Kerry mountains

A search is underway in the Kerry mountains for a man in his 60s who went missing while on a walk last night.

The man went missing on McGillycuddy Reeks near Killarney. The last contact with him was in an area known as the Big Gun.

Around 20 members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are following the route taken by the man who left details of the route he intended to take with the hotel where he was staying.

Tim Murphy, spokesman for the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team said that the missing man is English but is well known around the area as he is a regular visitor to Kerry.

The man is described as being over 6ft tall and has with him a large walking stick and a small rucksack.