25/03/2013

Body Of Hill Walker Found After Mountain Rescue Search

The body of a hill walker has been found in the Scottish Highlands following a mountain rescue search.

Following a search by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF rescue helicopter in the Glenfinnan area, the body of James Jack, 57, was found on Saturday in the Streap area, near Fort William, in the West Highlands, which is still under heavy winter conditions.

Northern Constabulary said Mr Jack, who was known as Jim, was from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

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