Rescue teams find walker lost in hills
A MISSING hillwalker was found yesterday following a major search operation, police said.
The holidaymaker left accommodation in the Rhiconich area of West Sutherland at around 7:30am on Saturday. The alarm was raised at 8:50pm when the man, from the Gloucester area, failed to return.
Police from Northern Constabulary, dog handlers and members of Assynt mountain rescue team began a search, with help from Stornoway Coastguard, and the RAF Kinloss and RAF Leuchars mountain rescue teams.
The search party had to contend with poor weather, including strong winds and snow, during the operation. The man was discovered walking near the Laxford Bridge area at around 3:50am. He was suffering the effects of cold, after falling into a river and losing equipment, including his mobile phone.
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Tuesday 14 February 2012
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