Walker dies on An Teallach in Wester Ross, Police Scotland confirm; searchers from Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team and HM Coastguard helicopter found body this morning

A HIKER has died on An Teallach, police have revealed.

The 60-year-old man, who has not been named, was reported overdue after failing to return from a walk last night.

Searches were carried out by Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team and the HM Coastguard helicopter.

His body was discovered on the mountain around 8.45am this morning. His next of kin are aware.

Sergeant Alasdair Goskirk said: "Our thoughts are with the man's friends and family at this very sad time.

"There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

"I would take the opportunity to thank the crew of the HM Coastguard helicopter and the volunteers at Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team for their assistance with this incident."

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