A walker has died after collapsing whilst walking Slieve Donard.
The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team say they were called to the scene this morning at 9.51am after receiving a request to assist a walker who had collapsed.
The walker was discovered collapsed between the summit of Slieve Donard and the Bog of Donard col as 20 team members responded to the incident.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of rescue team and medical personnel, the walker was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement posted on their Facebook page, a Mourne Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: "At 0951hrs the team received a request to assist a walker discovered collapsed between the summit of Slieve Donard and the Bog of Donard col.
"Despite the best efforts of other walkers, the person was pronounced deceased at the scene by the NI HEMS doctor in attendance.
"The team recovered the deceased by stretcher carry and team vehicle for handover to undertakers in Newcastle. 20 team members responded.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased."
