Search for hillwalker missing on Isle of Skye enters fourth day

The 57-year-old had been planning to climb Bla Bheinn but hasn’t been in contact with family since..

Search for hillwalker missing on Isle of Skye enters fourth daySkye Mountain Rescue Team
Keiran Fleming
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The search for a hillwalker who disappeared on the Isle of Skye has entered its fourth day.

Matthias Beutin was last seen at Blaven car park, near Loch Slapin, around 11.30am on Thursday.

The 57-year-old had been planning to climb Bla Bheinn but hasn’t been in contact with family since.

Helicopters have been deployed to search the tough terrain.Skye Mountain Rescue Team
Helicopters have been deployed to search the tough terrain.

On Saturday, the Skye Mountain Rescue Team, the Search and Rescue Dog Association, Kintail Mountain Rescue, and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service, all took part in the operation but were unable to trace the missing man.

Matthias Beutin has been reported missing.Police Scotland
Matthias Beutin has been reported missing.

Matthias is described as white, around 5ft 9in tall, of average build with short dark hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a blue waterproof jacket, brown waterproof trousers and dark brown Meindl trekking shoes.

He was also carrying a small black and orange backpack.

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