lost hillwalker Highlands

Am Faochagach, north west Highlands

Tuesday, 2 March 2021

A hillwalker became disorientated while descending Am Faochagach in thick fog and was reported missing to Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team at around 9pm. The casualty was located by search and rescue dog handlers Alison and Meg at 00.40 and was assessed, warmed up, and safely escorted back to the carpark.

Outcome: casualty located by search and rescue dogs and safely escorted off mountain

Responding team

Dundonnell MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Scots hillwalker rescued by dogs after getting lost on mountain in thick fog news · dailyrecord.co.uk
Late night mercy mission for Ross-shire mountain rescue team - Ross-shire Journal news · ross-shirejournal.co.uk

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