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missing person Highlands Serious incident
Ring of Steall, Mamore mountains, Lochaber, Highlands
An experienced hillwalker from England was reported missing after failing to return from a planned six-hour walk in the Mamore mountains near Lochaber on Saturday. A search and rescue operation involving Coastguard helicopter, mountain rescue teams from Lochaber and Glencoe, sniffer dogs, and over 30 volunteers was launched; rescue leaders indicated the operation had transitioned to a recovery effort given the length of time missing and harsh weather conditions.
Outcome: search operation underway, transitioned to recovery operation
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