Man dies after fall on Carrauntoohil

A man died today after falling more than 200 feet on Carrauntoohil, in Co Kerry.

A man died today after falling more than 200 feet on Carrauntoohil, in Co Kerry.

He had been climbing with a group on the 3,414-feet peak, part of theMacgillcuddy Reeks range.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team was called to recover the body of the climber, whowas in his twenties.

Weather in the area was deplorable, rescue services said.

PA

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