Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team have highlighted the danger changeable weather poses to hikers in the North West.

This follows a rescue mission yesterday where four individuals became disoriented and weather-bound on Benbulben mountain yesterday.

The responders located and treated them for onset hypothermia, and escorted them to an awaiting helicopter.

Ciarán Davis, PRO of SLMRT, issued safety advice for people considering a challenging hike in the future: