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Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« on: August 30, 2009 »
A 16-year-old girl is critically ill with severe head injuries after falling from Belfast's Cave Hill.

The girl, who was camping with friends, fell about 20 metres from Napoleon's Nose down a cliff into deep undergrowth.

The incident was reported shortly after 0130 BST on Sunday and about 25 firefighters were involved in a rescue operation.

Ambulance, Coastguard and PSNI personnel also took part.

A fire service spokesperson said the operation "was very complex in difficult conditions and lasted approximately three hours."

They added: "The rescue involved line and steep angle rescue equipment."

Last Monday, a nine-year-old boy was injured after falling from Cave Hill while out walking with his father.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8229254.stm
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Re: Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2009 »
Not good.......... 2 within a week ............I wonder if it will prompt the fitting some sort of safety system or guard rail ?

I really hope the young girl will pull through.
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Re: Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009 »
that is bad news. Hope she is o.k.
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Re: Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009 »
Lets hope she pulls through ''GET WELL SOON GIRL''.
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Re: Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009 »
Not nice i hope she's ok.
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Re: Cave Hill fall teenager critical
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2009 »
All my regards, best wishes go with the girl and her family.

Keep us posted on this one.
« Last Edit: September 01, 2009 by wolflarson »
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