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Six people rescued from caves in Clare

Ennis General Hospital - Six recovering from hypothermia
Ennis General Hospital - Six recovering from hypothermia

Six people have been rescued from caves near Lisdoonvarna in Co Clare.

The group entered the cave system beneath Slieve Elva, near Cooleabeg, yesterday.

The search, which started yesterday evening, ended shortly after midnight when the last person was taken out of the caves.

The rescued people were taken to Ennis General Hospital, where they were treated for hypothermia.