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Sky News
2 hours ago
- Sky News
Search for walker solves 12-year missing person mystery
Why you can trust Sky News The mystery surrounding what happened to a missing walker has been solved 12 years after he disappeared. The remains of 33-year-old Shayne Colaco were found last year after search teams found 65-year-old David Brookfield. Mr Brookfield, who was described as an experienced walker, was walking alone in the Carneddau mountain range on 9 January 2024 when he went missing. His wife received a text from him at the top of Carnedd Llewelyn, but received no further contact. North Wales Police say it is believed Mr Brookfield, from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, entered the broad mouth of a gully during his descent from the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen, where he fell and became seriously injured. During challenging winter weather conditions, Mr Brookfield could not be found, and it wasn't until four months later on 10 May 2024 that his body was discovered by Coastguard helicopter crews during a routine training exercise. The doctor from the Stoke-on-Trent area had been walking in the Carneddau range around 12 years earlier. Mr Colaco never returned to his car and was never seen again. Police believe his descent from the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen took the same turn as Mr Brookfield's. Sergeant Paul Terry of the North Wales Police drone unit, said his thoughts were with both men's families as the force shared the story with the public. "While we were carrying out the investigation process into David's death, a mountain rescue team member found a jacket about five metres further down the gully," he said. "The jacket didn't seem to fit with the picture of what we were investigating. It was an older jacket, one that seemed to have been there for some time and inside the pocket was a car key. "Deep in the memory of this rescue team was Shayne Colaco, who had gone missing in the same area 12 years earlier." Highlighting the dangers of walking in Eryri (the national park also known as Snowdonia), Sgt Terry said that, despite both men being experienced walkers, "it's always possible that something will go wrong". "Eryri is an incredible place, it's beautiful, and on a good day, the mountains look achievable and accessible. But it's important to understand the scale of these hills and the impact of weather - and how quickly it can change," he said.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Daily Mail
How the disappearance of a father led to solving the mystery of a missing doctor who vanished just days before starting a new job more than a decade ago
A solitary winter hike in the Snowdonia mountains ended in tragedy for a father from Lancashire but what rescuers found next would finally unravel the mystery of a missing psychiatrist who vanished more than a decade earlier. David Brookfield, 65, from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, went missing on January 9, 2023, after setting out alone into the Carneddau range in Snowdonia National Park. The experienced walker had sent a text to his wife from the summit of Carnedd Llewelyn, one of the highest peaks in Wales. But he never returned. Despite extensive searches amid treacherous winter conditions, it wasn't until May 10 - four months later - that a coastguard helicopter crew, carrying out a training mission in the Ogwen Valley, spotted his body in a steep gully on Pen yr Ole Wen. But the grim discovery would lead to an even more astonishing revelation. In the same gully, hidden under thick undergrowth and debris, were the remains of another man - Dr Shayne Colaco, a 33-year-old psychiatrist from Stoke-on-Trent, who had vanished in 2012 while hiking the same peak. Speaking after the discovery, Sergeant Paul Terry of the North Wales Police drone unit, who helped recover both men, described the case as one of the most extraordinary he has seen in his career. 'This story and these circumstances really are quite exceptional. My thoughts and feelings are very much with both David and Shayne's families.' He explained how the breakthrough came during the investigation into David Brookfield's death, when a member of the mountain rescue team spotted a jacket around five metres further down the gully. 'While we were carrying out the investigation into David's death, a mountain rescue team member found a jacket about five metres further down the gully. 'The jacket didn't seem to fit with the picture of what we were investigating. It was an older jacket, one that seemed to have been there for some time and inside the pocket was a car key. 'Deep in the memory of this rescue team was Shayne Colaco, who had gone missing in the same area twelve years earlier.' The jacket sparked immediate interest, especially once rescuers remembered Dr Colaco's disappearance in the exact same location. 'I was quite amazed to find that the jacket was very similar to the one Shayne Colaco was wearing on the day he went missing. 'Following further investigations, we managed to confirm the key in the pocket was the key to Shayne's car, a Fiat Seicento. 'Suddenly, we realised we may have a clue as to where he may have been all this time.' That lead prompted a renewed search, this time focused on the gully on Pen yr Ole Wen, using drone technology and specialist recovery techniques. 'As the drone pilot was standing in the spot we had recovered David, something quite incredible happened. 'He noticed a piece of fabric under some brush and the detritus that had washed down the gully – and, quite incredibly, realised that he has also discovered the remains of Shayne Colaco.' The discovery brought an emotional conclusion to a case that had baffled police, devastated Shayne Colaco's family, and left many questions unanswered for 12 long years. Dr Colaco had left his car near Ogwen Cottage in 2012, planning a hike up 3,209ft Pen yr Ole Wen, just before starting a new medical role. He was never seen again. It is now believed that both men fell into the same hidden gully, during separate hikes years apart - terrain described as dangerous and deceptive, particularly in poor weather. 'What's really so amazing about this story is that so many of the people involved in searching for David had also been involved in the searches twelve years before for Shayne. 'One of the winchmen who located David from the helicopter was also part of the RAF squadron looking for Shayne twelve years earlier.' As summer brings thousands of walkers to Snowdonia, police and mountain rescue teams are now urging caution — reminding visitors that even experienced hikers can come to harm in remote and unforgiving areas. 'In both these cases, David and Shayne ended up in ground which really is very dangerous, which might have seemed inviting from the summit, but as it got steeper and more broken, it became harder.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Infosys Powers LKQ Europe's HR Transformation with a Unified Digital Platform
Leveraging Infosys Cobalt, the digital platform will help streamline HR processes across LKQ Europe's 18 countries BENGALURU, India, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a successful collaboration with LKQ Europe, one of the leading distributors of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in the region. Leveraging Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions, and platforms designed to help enterprises accelerate their cloud journeys, Infosys has helped LKQ Europe adopt a unified, cloud-based digital platform to streamline its HR processes across 18 countries. As part of an ongoing five-year collaboration, Infosys has helped LKQ Europe implement a cutting-edge, advanced analytics-enabled Human Capital Management (HCM) solution to improve HR operations, reduce costs and drive productivity. Through the platform, LKQ Europe's HR teams will gain access to real-time insights into employee engagement and retention, performance management and workplace planning, all to enable better decision making. It will ensure regulatory compliance and enhance employee experience through self-service capabilities and streamlined workflows, contributing to higher employee engagement and motivation. David Brookfield, Vice President, Human Resources, LKQ Europe, said, "Our collaboration with Infosys is a crucial step in helping us harmonize and simplify our wider business processes – ultimately enabling faster delivery and better service for our end customers. Through the platform, we will unify our HR processes across locations to drive efficiency and enhance regulatory compliance. Looking ahead, we believe this platform will empower our workforce and foster a more cohesive organizational culture, enabling us to continue leading the automotive aftermarket industry." Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "In today's rapidly evolving aftermarket auto parts distribution industry, companies need agile and innovative solutions to stay ahead. Our collaboration with LKQ Europe leverages the robust capabilities of Infosys Cobalt to deliver a transformative HR platform. Infosys is uniquely positioned to support LKQ Europe thanks to our deep expertise in digital transformation, data analytics and cloud technologies. This collaboration highlights our commitment to driving operational excellence and strategic growth for LKQ Europe, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the aftermarket sector." About LKQ Europe LKQ Europe, a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation ( headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. It currently employs approximately 26,500 people with a network of more than 1,000 branches and approximately $6.3 billion in revenue in 2023. The organisation supplies more than 100,000 workshops in over 18 European countries. The group includes LKQ UK & Ireland, LKQ Benelux-France, LKQ RHIAG Group, Elit, LKQ CZ, and LKQ DACH, as well as recycling specialist, Atracco. About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in more than 50 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. 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