Climber airlifted off Co Kerry mountain

PogMoThoin · 23-12-2010 8:14pm #1

A Coast Guard helicopter from Shannon has rescued a climber who got into difficulties while climbing the Slieve Mish Mountain Range outside Tralee in Co Kerry this afternoon.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/kerry.html

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?

Leave the stupid fcuker there I say, serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

Saila · 23-12-2010 8:16pm

because

Minstrel27 · 23-12-2010 8:17pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/kerry.html

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?

That's their job. To save gob****es like that.

Wolfe Tone · 23-12-2010 8:18pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/kerry.html

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?
Leave the stupid fcuker there I say, serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

Yeah! Let that fecker die!!!! Great Christmas prezzie for him and his family!!!!

FFS

KeithM89_old · 23-12-2010 8:18pm

Next time you need an emergency service, il tell them not to bother...:)

TanG411 · 23-12-2010 8:20pm

A bit foolish to be going climbing, especially with the weather, but the lad doesn't deserve to die.

Herb Powell · 23-12-2010 8:21pm

You're cool

PogMoThoin · 23-12-2010 8:22pm

KeithM89 wrote: »

Next time you need an emergency service, il tell them not to bother...:)

I don't attempt stupid shít like this, I can't even walk to the car without the fear of falling on My hole

Sunnyisland · 23-12-2010 8:26pm

Maybe if he hasn't a valid reason for been there :-) he could pay towards the rescue,..don't they do that with the fire brigade ,

maxxie · 23-12-2010 8:34pm

Stupid bastard, hope is dick has frost bite

PeakOutput · 23-12-2010 8:36pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

I don't attempt stupid shít like this, I can't even walk to the car without the fear of falling on My hole

dont really see a problem with someone challenging themselves if they know what they are doing

people climb harder mountains than any we have in ireland in worse conditions then we ever see in ireland all the time.

just him going up there dosnt make him a gob****e

dxhound2005 · 23-12-2010 8:40pm

Kerry Mountain Rescue were on Morning Ireland today warning about extreme conditions. I would like to think that nobody else will put themselves in danger but I suspect that this guy will not be the only one having to be rescued.

http://www.rte.ie/news/morningireland/player.html?20101223,2876672,2876697,flash,257

The_Minister · 23-12-2010 8:40pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/kerry.html

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?
Leave the stupid fcuker there I say, serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

Given that we don't provide the death penalty for murder, refusing rescue to someone because they are an idiot seems a little harsh.

The_Minister's political beliefs #4582: 'Even the stupid are citizens'.

sheesh · 23-12-2010 8:44pm

yeah he should not have gone alone either but that is what the emergency services are for.

By the op's logic if I eat loads of crap food and don't take exercise the ambulance should not come and help me if I have a heart attack.

the place they are on about is close enough to tralee and you can access it from the main road its a tough climb too. I would not be doing it on my own. especially in this weather.

23-12-2010 8:55pm

People get into difficulty on mountains even in fine weather. It is an inherent danger of hillwalking, and can happen even to experienced, well prepared climbers.

Perhaps the OP would like to just ban mountain climbing all together? Horse riding is rather dangerous too maybe that should be banned also? Perhaps sailing too, in fact all outdoor activities where people might be injured and require assistance.

For all we know this guy could have been armed with crampons, ice picks and the lot. The OP's call for the guy to be left to die says a lot more about the OP than it does about the climber.

John_Rambo · 23-12-2010 8:59pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Perhaps the OP would like to just ban mountain climbing all together? Horse riding is rather dangerous too maybe that should be banned also? Perhaps sailing too, in fact all outdoor activities

Eh, come on... what about driving and flying, actually travel, ban that too. I see from PogMoThoin's previous posts he's fairly good with the pc. Maybe he could design games that simulate anything that's vaguely dangerous.

Bruthal · 23-12-2010 8:59pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

I don't attempt stupid shít like this, I can't even walk to the car without the fear of falling on My hole

So because you have difficulty getting to your car maybe no one else should try either.

goat2 · 23-12-2010 9:01pm

i hope the poor fellow is okay, he must have been frightened, freezing and wishing he didnt do it,

desaparecidos · 23-12-2010 9:01pm

He contacted the emergency services complaining of exhaustion after he had set out alone from Curraheen, near Tralee, this morning.

Lazy cnutox.

sollar · 23-12-2010 9:02pm

maybe just send him the bill

goat2 · 23-12-2010 9:12pm

he was afraid he would not make it home if he did that, i am thinking it was tlhe smart thing to do, maybe he was starting of have hypothermia and panicked, at least he will be with his family for christmas

Bruthal · 23-12-2010 9:13pm

sollar wrote: »

maybe just send him the bill

Id say the cardiac unit would be called if he opened that bill.

goat2 · 23-12-2010 9:17pm

is he visiting the country or was he a local person, he was lucky to have carried his phone and that he was able to tell them where he was located

23-12-2010 9:19pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

Going up there in this weather? Have you seen whats its like climbing proper mountains not the hills we have here!

Tonyandthewhale · 23-12-2010 9:20pm

Yeah, they should have left him there to die in the cold. I hate when people avail of services paid for by their taxes.

Blazer · 23-12-2010 9:22pm

sollar wrote: »

maybe just send him the bill

agreed...idiots like this who ignore warnings should be harshly fined for stunts like this..
I've no objections to people climbing but this rescue probably cost a few thousand and is definitely needed elsewhere than rescuing gobshítes.

kincsem · 23-12-2010 9:27pm

These people do it for the bragging rights.

Me: It was really tough walking to the shops.
They: I walked up a 3,000 foot mountain in minus ten degrees in my Speedos, and not a bother.

Bruthal · 23-12-2010 9:27pm

Sc@recrow wrote: »

agreed...idiots like this who ignore warnings should be harshly fined for stunts like this..
I've no objections to people climbing but this rescue probably cost a few thousand and is definitely needed elsewhere than rescuing gobshítes.

I guess you have not drove anywhere after warnings to avoid driving etc, again its amazing how perfect and responsible some people are in everything they do.

Yakult · 23-12-2010 9:37pm

Sc@recrow wrote: »

agreed...idiots like this who ignore warnings should be harshly fined for stunts like this..
I've no objections to people climbing but this rescue probably cost a few thousand and is definitely needed elsewhere than rescuing gobshítes.

So he's a gobshite because he went climbing with some wittle snow about? I never heard of someone doing that before :rolleyes:

If someone went climbing the mountain in June and he had to be rescued, would that make them a gobshite?

I suppose so going by your opinion :pac:

Bruthal · 23-12-2010 9:39pm

R_H_C_P wrote: »

So he's a gobshite because he went climbing with some wittle snow about? I never heard of someone doing that before :rolleyes:

If someone went climbing the mountain in June and he had to be rescued, would that make them a gobshite?

I suppose so going by your opinion :pac:

Yes it happens at any time of the year.
More people were rescued off the M50 this week than the kerry mountains in years by the look of it.

CreepingDeath · 23-12-2010 9:42pm

He should've been airlifted from Kerry and dropped in Limerick... that'd teach him.

goat2 · 23-12-2010 9:44pm

why limerick

maglite · 23-12-2010 10:23pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?
Leave the stupid fcuker there I say, serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

Interestingly it cost You me and everyone else nothing to go get this person. He does't pay either...

Should we put a stupidity feature on the 999 system. Almost all calls involve stupid people, wither they were chasing an inflated bladder around a field avoiding people running into them, left a cigarette lighting while they fell asleep, went fishing in a storm etc.

The hills are't much more dangerous in this time of year vs any if you know what you are doing. He could have been a very compident person with all the gear but the added effort walking in snow and Ice got the better of him.

mikemac · 23-12-2010 10:27pm

He might get landed with a bill and then he can negotiate over it. Much the way the county councils often charge for the fire brigade and then you can talk to them to get it waived or insurance will pay it

CreepingDeath wrote: »

He should've been airlifted from Kerry and dropped in Limerick... that'd teach him.

I'd feel safer on a night out in Limerick then Tralee!

Ali Babba · 23-12-2010 11:34pm

Not only is it a stupid fcuking thing to do but he's also risking other peoples lives and limb by doing so. Most of the mountain rescue people do this for free, out of the goodness of their hearts. Even in summertime some people who go mountain climbing haven't a clue what they're doing and are in no way prepared for it.
Not only should they have to foot the bill for the rescue but the should be prosecuted for endangering the lives of others.

goat2 · 23-12-2010 11:37pm

maglite wrote: »

Interestingly it cost You me and everyone else nothing to go get this person. He does't pay either...

Should we put a stupidity feature on the 999 system. Almost all calls involve stupid people, wither they were chasing an inflated bladder around a field avoiding people running into them, left a cigarette lighting while they fell asleep, went fishing in a storm etc.

The hills are't much more dangerous in this time of year vs any if you know what you are doing. He could have been a very compident person with all the gear but the added effort walking in snow and Ice got the better of him.

i agree with you here in that spending time out in the open climbing with the addition of ice and snow, tired him hou faster and easier

Bruthal · 23-12-2010 11:38pm

Ali Babba wrote: »

Not only is it a stupid fcuking thing to do but he's also risking other peoples lives and limb by doing so. Most of the mountain rescue people do this for free, out of the goodness of their hearts. Even in summertime some people who go mountain climbing haven't a clue what they're doing and are in no way prepared for it.
Not only should they have to foot the bill for the rescue but the should be prosecuted for endangering the lives of others.

We risk peoples lives every day, how many rescuers die every year compared to innocent people killed in car crashes. Going swimming in the sea and there is a chance you may need to be rescued, go on a horse and someone could get killed, go sailing and its possible you may get into difficulties, canoeing, lets all sit on our couches for life typing and minimise the risk of ever needing to be rescued or assisted in any way.

Ali Babba · 23-12-2010 11:55pm

robbie7730 wrote: »

We risk peoples lives every day, how many rescuers die every year compared to innocent people killed in car crashes. Going swimming in the sea and there is a chance you may need to be rescued, go on a horse and someone could get killed, go sailing and its possible you may get into difficulties, canoeing, lets all sit on our couches for life typing and minimise the risk of ever needing to be rescued or assisted in any way.

At the very least it's irresponsible to head off up a mountain without being prepared, the same goes for any sport or hobby, i've seen clowns go off out in boats without as much as a life jacket or a mobile phone and cause major trouble for the rescue services. There's a difference between being responsible and getting into trouble and being wreckless and getting into trouble. Chances are if you're prepared you won't get into trouble in the first place.

ShamoBuc · 24-12-2010 12:00am

Going up a mountain in these conditions on your own is a class A stupid offence - glad he was rescued and will be ok - but if he was my son I would hug him and give him a slap for stupidity -and then hug him again!

Oranage2 · 24-12-2010 12:13am

Fair play to him - He tried something hard and gets slated for it -

karlog · 24-12-2010 12:35am

He probably climbed up there to live.

dreamers75 · 24-12-2010 12:38am

PeakOutput wrote: »

dont really see a problem with someone challenging themselves if they know what they are doing

people climb harder mountains than any we have in ireland in worse conditions then we ever see in ireland all the time.

just him going up there dosnt make him a gob****e

it does when he calls 999.

Dudess · 24-12-2010 12:42am

R_H_C_P wrote: »

So he's a gobshite because he went climbing with some wittle snow about? I never heard of someone doing that before :rolleyes:

Not agreeing with the "leave him there to die, we shouldn't be funding such a rescue, he did it for attention" rabble and he may be a very experienced/prepared climber, but it's hardly "some wittle snow".

If someone went climbing the mountain in June and he had to be rescued, would that make them a gobshite?

I suppose so going by your opinion :pac:

Well atmospheric conditions aren't like this in June...

fedor.2. · 24-12-2010 1:02am

PogMoThoin wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/kerry.html

Why waste resources rescuing gobshítes like this?
Leave the stupid fcuker there I say, serve Him right for going up there in weather like this.

You need a big kick up the thoin

fedor.2. · 24-12-2010 1:04am

Dudess wrote: »

Not agreeing with the "leave him there to die, we shouldn't be funding such a rescue, he did it for attention" rabble and he may be a very experienced/prepared climber, but it's hardly "some wittle snow".

Well atmospheric conditions aren't like this in June...

Hibernation is the only solution for us

Bruthal · 24-12-2010 1:21am

Ali Babba wrote: »

At the very least it's irresponsible to head off up a mountain without being prepared, the same goes for any sport or hobby, i've seen clowns go off out in boats without as much as a life jacket or a mobile phone and cause major trouble for the rescue services. There's a difference between being responsible and getting into trouble and being wreckless and getting into trouble. Chances are if you're prepared you won't get into trouble in the first place.

A bit silly going on his own alright. But maybe he does it regular, and just got caught out. Or maybe he is a bit lacking in the common sense dept. Hard to know.

Bruthal · 24-12-2010 1:22am

karlog wrote: »

He probably climbed up there to live.

Or to chill out.

Climber airlifted off Co Kerry mountain

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