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We are appealing for the help of the public to trace a missing hill walker who has failed to return from Na Gruagaichean in the Mamores near Kinlochleven.
Ruth Betts, aged 64, left her hotel in Fort William on Wednesday, 24 July, intending to walk the Mamores but failed to return and concerns are growing for her welfare.
She is described as around 5ft 3ins, of slight build, with short grey hair. When last seen she was wearing grey walking trousers, a waterproof jacket and carrying a green and grey rucksack.
Inspector Ross McCartney said: “Ruth intended to walk the Mamores range along Na Gruagaichean, Stob Coire a Chairn and Am Bodach.
“Our enquiries found she reached the summit of Na Gruagaichean around 10.15 am but we don’t know if she continued along that route. She has not returned to her accommodation.
“Ruth is an experienced hill walker and was equipped for a day in the hills but concerns are growing for her welfare.
“Extensive searches are ongoing with assistance from local mountain rescue, Coastguard and the Search and Rescue Dogs Association. It is important we find Ruth as soon as possible.
“I am appealing to anyone in the area who may have seen Ruth to get in touch. Any piece of information could be vital in helping us to trace her.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3322 of Wednesday, 24 July, 2024.
Ruth Betts, aged 64, left her hotel in Fort William on Wednesday, 24 July, intending to walk the Mamores but failed to return and concerns are growing for her welfare.
She is described as around 5ft 3ins, of slight build, with short grey hair. When last seen she was wearing grey walking trousers, a waterproof jacket and carrying a green and grey rucksack.
Inspector Ross McCartney said: “Ruth intended to walk the Mamores range along Na Gruagaichean, Stob Coire a Chairn and Am Bodach.
“Our enquiries found she reached the summit of Na Gruagaichean around 10.15 am but we don’t know if she continued along that route. She has not returned to her accommodation.
“Ruth is an experienced hill walker and was equipped for a day in the hills but concerns are growing for her welfare.
“Extensive searches are ongoing with assistance from local mountain rescue, Coastguard and the Search and Rescue Dogs Association. It is important we find Ruth as soon as possible.
“I am appealing to anyone in the area who may have seen Ruth to get in touch. Any piece of information could be vital in helping us to trace her.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3322 of Wednesday, 24 July, 2024.