Two rescued after falling in Mournes

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By Iveren McCallion

Two walkers are recovering after being rescued from the Mournes yesterday.

Mourne Mountain Rescue Team were called out to a woman who had fallen in Donard Forest, sustaining a serious arm injury.

She was taken to hospital by the ambulance service after first response treatment.

Meanwhile a man who was descending Slieve Binnian near Silent Valley had to be airlifted to hospital after falling an seriously injuring his leg.

Rescue 116 crew winched him on board and transfered him to the Royal Victoria in Belfast.

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