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Man's body found in Kintail mountains

The body of a man has been recovered by the Kintail Mountain Rescue Team from Beinn Fhada near Morvich on Sunday (10 Oct). The remains were found near the Bealach an Sgairne on the mountain. The Stornoway Coastguard helicopter assisted the team with the task. The Police have yet to name the dead person.

A search has been ongoing for walker Stewart Sutherland who has been missing in the area since 20 September, and the police are also looking for another two men believed to be missing in the Highlands.

Skye Mountain Rescue Team and the Stornoway Coastguard helicopter were involved in a rescue on Sunday afternoon when a man got into difficulties descending Kings Cave Chimney on the Cuillin Ridge on Skye.

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