Hill walker dies after collapsing at summit of Slieve Donard

In a statement Mourne Search and Rescue team said they received a call for assistance from police after a walker had collapsed at the summit of Slieve Donard. Credit: Mourne Mountain Rescue Team.

A walker has died after collapsing in the Mourne Mountains on Thursday 13 July.

In a statement Mourne Search and Rescue team said they received a call for assistance from police after a walker had collapsed at the summit of Slieve Donard.

They responded alongside the Air Ambulance, but the walker passed away at the scene.

They added: "Our thoughts are very much with the family, friends and all those involved at this time."

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

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