A seek for a lacking Kilmarnock hillwalker has resulted in tragedy after a physique was found in Glencoe.
Police immediately confirmed that Neil Gillingham's physique had been recovered on Stob Coire Sgreamhach after an enormous search was launched final Sunday afternoon.
The 43-year-old was planning to stroll a route from the Hidden Valley automobile park to Bidean Nam Bian and Stob Coire Nam Beith earlier than descending to the Misplaced Valley.
Neil was out along with his beloved black and white springer spaniel, Cooper, who had been traced earlier this week.
Nonetheless. there was no information on his proprietor till this afternoon's growth.
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In an announcement Highlands & Islands police stated: "We are able to verify that a physique recovered on Stob Coire Sgreamhach in Glencoe has been recognized as lacking hill walker Neil Gillingham.
"Neil’s household have been made conscious and are being supported by officers. They've requested for privateness.
"The demise will not be being handled as suspicious and, as with all sudden deaths, a report will probably be despatched to the procurator fiscal."
Sergeant Keith Almond added: “Our ideas are with Neil’s household at what's a really tough time for them.
"Officers wish to move on their due to the mountain rescue groups, HM Coastguard helicopter crews and members of the general public who assisted with the searches.
"We'd additionally prefer to thank all those that shared and responded to our enchantment."
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