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Rescue teams search for German walker missing on Scottish mountain

Rescue teams search for German walker missing on Scottish mountain

Summary

Rescue teams in Scotland are looking for a missing German hiker named Matthias Beutin on the Isle of Skye. He was last seen on Thursday at a car park before climbing a mountain called Blà Bheinn, and search efforts have been ongoing since then.

Key Facts

  • Matthias Beutin is a German hiker who went missing on the Isle of Skye.
  • He was last seen at Blaven car park near Loch Slapin on Thursday morning.
  • Mr. Beutin is 57 years old, about 5ft 9in tall, with short dark hair.
  • He was wearing a blue waterproof jacket, brown waterproof trousers, and dark brown trekking shoes.
  • The Skye Mountain Rescue Team conducted searches on Friday and Saturday.
  • The search involved several groups, including Search and Rescue Dog Association and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue.
  • The terrain is challenging, and searchers faced poor visibility on Saturday.

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