A COUPLE stranded on the Mourne mountains became engaged while waiting for help, rescuers have revealed.
The lovestruck pair had been attempting a descent down Slieve Lamagan in Co Down on Sunday evening when they got disoriented due to a combination of poor visibility and failing light.
Despite their peril, a marriage proposal was made - though it was not clear last night who popped the question.
A distress call was made at 9.42pm and 10 members of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team quickly discovered them between the upper and lower cove.
Writing on social media, the team said: "After a short search, the team located the couple and escorted them to team vehicles for transfer to road access.
"To add to a happy ending, the couple got engaged while waiting... And we'd the pleasure of being the first to congratulate them!"
Issuing a warning to other climbers, the mountain rescuers added: "Even with reasonable summer conditions, visibility can and does change and as such, we strongly suggest carrying both map and compass and knowing how to use them."
The team were 'stood down' at 1.10am the following morning.
