Search for missing Swiss walker on Cape Wrath Ttrail in Highlands
Extensive searches are underway for a missing Swiss man who was on a long distance hike through some of the most remote areas in the Highlands. Bernard Trottet, 65, was last known to be at Corryhully Bothy near Glenfinnan on Tuesday 27 May. He was heading north towards Kinloch Hourn in Knoydart on the Cape Wrath trail and had planned to stay at a campsite at Morvich near Shiel Bridge.The alarm was raised when he failed to arrive.
Police Scotland say searches have been carried out from the air and by Mountain Rescue Teams on the ground. Mr Trottet is a French-speaking Swiss national, around 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall, of medium build, with grey hair.He is likely to be wearing an orange Arc'teryx jacket, black walking trousers and a green baseball cap. He is carrying a light grey backpack and is using a light grey Zpacks tent.
Sgt Brian Heriot asked anyone who had seen Mr Trottet to get in touch. He said: "Bernard is an experienced walker but it is unusual for him not to be in contact with his family, and concerns are growing for his welfare."He is believed to be wearing a distinctive orange coat and we are asking walkers and others out and about in the area to think back and get in touch if they remember seeing anyone that matches Bernard's description."
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