Lost students found in Antrim glens

A group of five students were found last night after becoming lost in the Glens of Antrim.

A group of five students were found last night after becoming lost in the Glens of Antrim.

A fixed-wing aircraft was deployed to search for the party after members became disorientated in the Trostan Mountain area near Glenariff at about 3.30pm yesterday afternoon.

Search teams from the North West Mountain Rescue Team and the Police Service of

Northern Ireland located the missing group.

Mobile phone contact helped to guide them to safety last night. There were no reports of any injuries.

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