Woman rescued after fall in Sperrins

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Sunday, 25 November 2018 15:42

By Judy Shaw

A woman has been rescued after collapsing in the Sperrin Mountains.

PSNI Air Support responded quickly after receiving the report around 12:40pm on Sunday afternoon.

Its believed the woman fell while walking with a group of people between the peak of Sawel and Dart mountains in the Claudy area.

She is currently being treated in hospital with a suspected leg injury.

Inspector McIldowney said: "Thankfully, this operation had a successful outcome and I hope the woman will make a full recovery after her ordeal.

"This is a great example of partnership working in the community and keeping people safe."

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