10/01/2014
Missing Hill Walker Named
Scottish police have named a missing hill walker last seen walking in the Ben Alder and Loch Ossian areas of the Highlands as 64-year-old Michael O'Grady from Irvinestown, Northern Ireland.
Mr O'Grady was last seen on Sunday 22 December 2013, having left the Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, intending to walk to Culra Bothy.
He is described as 5ft 6 tall, slim build with grey hair and is an experienced hill walker.
Police Scotland are eager to speak with anyone who may have seen or spoken to him that day.
It is thought that Mr O'Grady may have been seen by a group of five hill walkers on the day in question close to Ben Alder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland.
(IT/JP)
Mr O'Grady was last seen on Sunday 22 December 2013, having left the Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, intending to walk to Culra Bothy.
He is described as 5ft 6 tall, slim build with grey hair and is an experienced hill walker.
Police Scotland are eager to speak with anyone who may have seen or spoken to him that day.
It is thought that Mr O'Grady may have been seen by a group of five hill walkers on the day in question close to Ben Alder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland.
(IT/JP)
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