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Hillwalker missing with his dog in Glencoe | |
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Kyle Sambrook had headed to the Highlands to walk and wild camp | Kyle Sambrook had headed to the Highlands to walk and wild camp |
A major search is underway for a hillwalker who failed to return from a planned trip in Glencoe with his dog. | |
Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire, arrived in the Highlands on Saturday and had intended to walk and wild camp, accompanied by his beagle called Bane. | Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire, arrived in the Highlands on Saturday and had intended to walk and wild camp, accompanied by his beagle called Bane. |
Police Scotland said Mr Sambrook had planned to ascend the 3,353ft (1,022m) mountain Buachaille Etive Mòr. | Police Scotland said Mr Sambrook had planned to ascend the 3,353ft (1,022m) mountain Buachaille Etive Mòr. |
Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban and RAF mountain rescue team volunteers have been making searches. | Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban and RAF mountain rescue team volunteers have been making searches. |
Mr Sambrook's black Peugeot 208 car was found in the Three Sisters car park in Glencoe. | |
There was a sighting of Kyle and his dog in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe around noon on Sunday. | There was a sighting of Kyle and his dog in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe around noon on Sunday. |
Mr Sambrook and Bane | Mr Sambrook and Bane |
Police said Mr Sambrook had intended to climb Buachaille Etive Mòr | Police said Mr Sambrook had intended to climb Buachaille Etive Mòr |
Police, who have appealed for sightings, described Mr Sambrook as white, 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with ash blond short hair, ginger/blond stubble, blue eyes, and has a West Yorkshire accent. | Police, who have appealed for sightings, described Mr Sambrook as white, 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with ash blond short hair, ginger/blond stubble, blue eyes, and has a West Yorkshire accent. |
Sergeant Shaun Knox said: "Kyle was suitably clothed for walking and we believe he had a tent and other equipment with him. | Sergeant Shaun Knox said: "Kyle was suitably clothed for walking and we believe he had a tent and other equipment with him. |
"He may have changed his original plan to climb Buchaille Etive Mor and it is important that we find him to make sure he is safe and well." | "He may have changed his original plan to climb Buchaille Etive Mor and it is important that we find him to make sure he is safe and well." |
He was believed to be wearing khaki and black Merrell hiking boots, khaki and black Revolution Race outdoor trousers, a dark and light blue hooded Peter Storm waterproof jacket, and a grey North Face beanie hat. He was carrying a grey and yellow Merrell backpack. | |
His dog is a medium-sized beagle, white with brown markings on its back. | His dog is a medium-sized beagle, white with brown markings on its back. |
Mr Sambrook had a green two-person tent for use on his trip. | Mr Sambrook had a green two-person tent for use on his trip. |
Related Topics | Related Topics |
Glencoe | Glencoe |