01/09/2026
Unfortunately, when we’re enjoying the outdoors, things don’t always go to plan.
Yesterday on the Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails, a mountain biker needed assistance, and we’re so thankful for the volunteers of Mourne Mountain Rescue Team and Ambulance Service who responded, provided care and support, and were there when they were needed.
We’re incredibly grateful for the time, care and dedication these folk give to helping others.
Our thoughts are with the biker, and we wish them a safe and speedy recovery. ❤️🩹
Callout 31.08.26;
At 1149hrs today, the team received a request to assist a Mountain Biker who had taken a fall on the Castlewellan MTB Trails. The casualty, who was in a party of 2, suffered a debilitating lower leg injury necessitating assistance. The Team responded, located and treated the casualty before evacuating them via team vehicle. When at road access, the casualty was handed over to Ambulance for onward transfer to hospital.
We wish the casualty well.
7 members responding and standing down at 1418hrs.
Ambulance HART and Air Ambulance were tasked as a precaution but stood down en route.
Note: In the event of an Emergency dial 999 and ask for Police/MountainRescue
