Family of four rescued from Donegal cliffs

A family of four was rescued from cliffs in the Derryveagh Mountains in Co Donegal this morning after spending over twelve hours…

A family of four was rescued from cliffs in the Derryveagh Mountains in Co Donegal this morning after spending over twelve hours there.

The four were trapped as they tried to reach their car yesterday after going for a walk on the mountains.

Members of the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were able to guide the two adults and two children to safety after they raised the alarm using a mobile phone.

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