Body of walker found on mountain after RAF called to search for group

The body of a walker was found on a mountain in the Highlands after a search for a missing group by rescue teams.

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team were called to An Teallach to search for three walkers who had called for assistance on Thursday, February 19.

After many hours of searching, the team located two of the walkers, with one taken to hospital for treatment.

However, volunteers confirmed the body of the third walker was recovered the next day.

Crews from RAF Lossiemouth assisted in the search.

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team said on Facebook: “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends at this sad time.”

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