Inquest hears experienced climber who died in fall at Benbulben lost his wife to illness just three months earlier, as tributes are paid
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Octavius Job, affectionately known as Ocky, tragically fell from the side of Benbulben mountain while on a leisurely hike on July 2 last year. During an inquest held at Sligo Coroner's Court, Ciarán Davis, a member of the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue team, recounted witnessing Ocky's fall, capturing the profound grief of a friend impacted by this tragic event. The inquest not only addressed the circumstances of the fall but also raised awareness about the dangers that can exist even during casual hiking adventures.
Ciarán Davis described witnessing the tragic fall of his friend, Octavius Job, from Benbulben mountain during a leisure hike, marking a heart-wrenching moment of loss.
The inquest revealed the events leading up to Octavius Job's fall, sparking reflections on the risks associated with casual hiking in mountainous regions.
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