A MAN’S BODY was recovered on Carrauntoohil by Kerry Mountain Rescue yesterday evening.

Shortly after 2pm yesterday, Kerry Mountain Rescue contacted the Coast Guard for assistance after a report of someone falling on the mountain.

The Coast Guard’s rescue helicopter 115, which is based at Shannon, responded.

It helped transport the mountain rescue team, which recovered the man’s body later that evening.

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Man's body recovered from Carrauntoohil

Read: Thousands of drivers to get refunds after collapse of Enterprise Insurance

Read: ‘Tragic accident’: Man shot dead at clay pigeon event in Downpatrick

Making a difference

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