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17/05/2013
Man Dies During Race In The Mournes
A man in his 60s has died while taking part in a race in the Mourne Mountains.
The man began feeling unwell half way through the race on Thursday evening.
The emergency services were alerted, however despite attempts to revive him, he died at the scene.
Martin McMullun from Mourne Mountain Rescue said the man's death would come as a big shock to the community.
(CD/IT)
The man began feeling unwell half way through the race on Thursday evening.
The emergency services were alerted, however despite attempts to revive him, he died at the scene.
Martin McMullun from Mourne Mountain Rescue said the man's death would come as a big shock to the community.
(CD/IT)
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