Two disorientated young walkers have been rescued off Muckish Mountain.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon as the two walkers were coming down off the mountain.
They contacted the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team who immediately launched a plan of action just after 5.15pm after bieng caught in the darkness.
A spokesperson said “At 17:15 hours yesterday, Friday 12th January, the team were tasked to locate two walkers who had become disoriented while descending Muckish.
“A hasty team made their way to the Grotto and the two walkers’ location was quickly established using Sarlock technology. The hasty team located them, provided them with extra layers and guided them off the hill to their very anxious father.”
The team was stood down at 9pm..
The spokesperson added that the walkers did the right thing by contacting the rescue services.
“The walkers did the right thing by calling the team as soon as they knew they were in difficulties, as they had no waterproofs or torches.
“This meant we could locate them and guide them down to safety quickly.”
