Body found in search for missing hiker who vanished six days ago

Body found in search for missing hiker who vanished six days ago


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BERNARD TROTTET, 65, WAS REPORTED MISSING AFTER HE FAILED TO RETURN TO A CAMPSITE IN THE MORVICH AREA OF THE HIGHLANDS, WITH THE ALARM BEING RAISED ON SUNDAY - SADLY POLICE HAVE FOUND A BODY


WHILE SEARCHING FOR MR TROTTET 23:55, 02 Jun 2025 Police have suspended their search for a man was missing for six days after going hiking in Scotland. Tragedy struck as a body was found in


the search for missing hillwalker Bernard Trottet, who disappeared six days ago in the Morvich area. The 65 year old had not been seen since he failed to return to his campsite, sparking


concerns for his safety. Police Scotland confirmed on Monday June 2 that a man's body was discovered in water near Kinloch Hourn at approximately 12:55pm on, Monday, June 2. While


formal identification is pending, Bernard's family has been notified of that police have found the body. READ MORE: MISSING BOY, 17, COULD BE 168 MILES AWAY FROM HIS HOME AS POLICE


ISSUE APPEAL Bernard was last seen on Tuesday, May 27, at Corryhully Bothy in Glenfinnan, having embarked on the notoriously difficult Cape Wrath Trail. A Police Scotland spokesperson


stated: "Around 12.55pm on Monday, 2 June, 2025, the body of a man was found in the water in the Kinloch Hourn area." The spokesperson continued: "Formal identification has


yet to take place, however, the family of Bernard Trottet, who was reported missing in the area, has been informed." Article continues below They added that no foul play is suspected


and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal, reports the Daily Record. The Cape Wrath Trail, stretching over 200 miles from Fort William to the most north-westerly point of the UK, is


known for its treacherous terrain, including steep mountains and deep bogs, making it the UK's toughest long-distance trek. the Mirror is launching _Missed_ . In partnership with


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'Missed'. Part of the campaign includes an interactive map in partnership with the Missing People charity as we launch our Missed campaign calling for better support and care for


missing people and their loved ones. Right now, there's no real support. People go missing again and again - yet no one's asking why. We’re calling for: Article continues below * A


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