Rescue operation mounted after Roscommon landslides
Thursday, 14 August 2008
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A major rescue operation was mounted in Co Roscommon last night after a series of landslides raised fears for the safety of an elderly man living in the Arigna area.
The mudslides cut off all road access to the 80-year-old man's house.
The Sligo Coastguard helicopter and the fire service were sent to the scene, but were unable to mount a rescue attempt due to adverse weather conditions.
The Sligo Mountain Rescue Team eventually reached the 80-year-old man at around 4am, but he declined to leave his home.
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