Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Fall on Croagh Patrick
A woman was airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after sustaining head injuries while descending Croagh Patrick.
The incident occurred at around 3pm when the woman, who was climbing with her husband, slipped on the track halfway down, injuring her face and head.
Unable to continue, she contacted emergency services for assistance, prompting a response from the Mayo Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) and the Coast Guard's Rescue 118 helicopter.
The woman was airlifted to Mayo University Hospital.
The MMRT wished the woman a full and speedy recovery and praised the Coast Guard crew for their swift response.
The Coast Guard's involvement can more than halve the time from callout to hospital in such emergencies.
Author's summary: Woman airlifted after Croagh Patrick fall.