WATCH: The reality of having to abandon a car in the Wicklow mountains

Monday, 4 February 2019 11:18

Watch this video from Wicklow Mountain Rescue on a rescue operation for snowbound motorists on the Sally Gap.

The video, taken by mountain rescue team members, shows the reality of having to abandon a car on a mountain road.

The Wicklow Mountains are still dangerous despite the return of milder weather.

Between 02:30 and 05:30 this morning @DWMRT and @GlenofImaalMRT were on a rescue operation for snowbound motorists on the Sally Gap. The video, taken by mountain rescue team members, shows the reality of having to abandon a car on a mountain road. pic.twitter.com/TjRCCauVKJ
— Dublin & Wicklow MRT (@DWMRT) February 2, 2019

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