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missing person Highlands
Highlands, Glenfinnan to Knoydart, Cape Wrath Trail
A 76-year-old Edinburgh grandfather was lost for eight days in the Highlands after attempting to walk from Glenfinnan to Knoydart on the Cape Wrath Trail. Bad weather caused him to lose his way, damaging his equipment and preventing communication. He was found on his eighth day by the local estate owner and deer stalkers, and was treated at Belford Hospital.
Outcome: located after eight days, treated at hospital
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