Searches over the last weekend by the Lochaber and RAF Mountain Rescue Teams failed to find any signs of missing hillwalkers Tom Brown and Eric Cyl. Whilst the MRT search is ongoing, walkers going to the areas these two men were last seen in, are being asked to help.
Missing walker Eric Cyl
Lochaber MRT say that all potential routes that either of the missing men could have taken have now been searched. Any walkers in Glen Nevis/Mamores/Grey Corries/Aonach Beag/Carn Dearg areas are being asked to keep their eyes open for items of gear/clothing.
Eric Cyl, aged 62, is believed to have set off to tackle the Ring of Steall on 30 May. He was last seen wearing a light grey jacket and dark trousers and carrying walking poles. Tom Brown left his Lanarkshire home to go hillwalking on 1 July and checked into the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel on 2 July. His rucksack was found less than a mile east of Steall Falls in the Glen Nevis area on 9 July. Tom is described as around 5ft 7in, lean, with grey/brown bushy hair and eyebrows.
Tom Brown
Lochaber MRT say that the families wish us to pass on their thanks to all the teams/dogs/people who have contributed to the massive effort so far and that the MRT will “keep looking”.
If you do spot any items of gear or clothing in those areas or have any other information that might be useful please contact the Police on 101.