Pensioner rescued from Mourne Mountains.

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By Robert Skates

An eighty three year old man has been rescued from the Mourne Mountains.

The man fell while walking yesterday (Sat) just before 4pm and a HART team were sent to the scene.

He was airlifted by the Irish Coastguard Rescue 116 Helicopter and flown to George Best Belfast City Airport were a waiting ambulance took him to the Royal Victoria Hospital.

He's being treated for suspected arm and shoulder fractures.
 

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