Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team continue hunt for missing hiker Martin Rhodes in Munros of Wester Ross near Fisherfield Forest; not seen since Kinlochewe on May 1
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MOUNTAIN rescuers searching for a missing hiker who has not been seen for three weeks have urged anyone who may have seen someone matching his description to come forward.
Martin Rhodes (46) was last seen on May 1 after leaving Kinlochewe for a day's walk.
Last weekend the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) carried out a further search for him in the mountains of Fisherfield Forest. Sunday's search saw team members and a SARDA Scotland dog focus on an area immediately to the north of Lochan Fada, but without any success.
The search continued what has been a busy May for the mountain rescue team, who have so far responded to seven call-outs this month and spent 1300 hours searching the mountains on various shouts.
Dundonnell MRT leader Donald Macrae said: "Since May 1 we have worked tirelessly to try and find Martin. We currently believe that Martin intended to climb the 'Fisherfield three', which includes Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearachair, Sgurr Ban & Beinn Tarsuuin. It is also possible he climbed two other nearby Munros.
"I would continue to urge anyone who was in this area on May 1 to think, did you see Martin? The popular Cape Wrath Trail also goes through this area, maybe you were on this trail, in this area, on May 1, did you meet a lone walker fitting Martin's description?
"If you can help with any information then please call Police Scotland on 101.
"We, working closely with Police Scotland are continuing to search these very remote hills. Our thoughts remain with Martin's family and friends during this very difficult time."
Mr Rhodes is 5ft 4in tall and of slight build with short brown hair. It is not known what clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance but he is known to carry a black rucksack.
