Searches continue for missing hiker after car unattended for days at Kerry trail car park

This photo, said to be of the man, was submitted by friend, Anna Domagala into Facebook group Hiking Ireland

placeholder image — This photo, said to be of the man, was submitted by friend, Anna Domagala into Facebook group Hiking Ireland

Searches of the area involve Kerry Mountain Rescue, Dingle Coast & Cliff Rescue and Valentia Coast Guard

A man in his 40s is missing in the Dingle area after attempting to hike Mount Brandon or the surrounding area last Sunday.

A statement from the gardaí confirmed that gardaí and local rescue services are conducting a search operation in the Cnoc Bhréanainn/Mount Brandon area of Kerry for the missing male hiker in his 40s.

It is said that the alarm was raised this Tuesday morning, June 25 2024, following the discovery of a vehicle at a nearby car park.

Searches of the area involving Kerry Mountain Rescue, Dingle Coast & Cliff Rescue and Valentia Coast Guard are continuing.

According to a social media hiking group, Hiking Ireland on Facebook, a distress post by the man's friend, Anna Domagala said he is Polish, approximately 5'3" or 5'4" in height and fit.

She is appealing for any witnesses to come forward.