Appeal for information following missing walker on Ben Nevis

26-year-old Zekun Zhang was due back from his walk on Tuesday

Zekun Zhang is overdue from his walk on Ben Nevis
Author: John RosePublished 12th Apr 2023
Last updated 12th Apr 2023

There is an appeal for information to trace a 26-year-old man who has been missing on Ben Nevis since Tuesday, 11 April, 2023.

Zekun Zhang was last seen around 1pm near the summit of Carn Mor Dearg, and is believed to have walked a route from there to the Ben Nevis summit.

He had planned to return to the North Face car park, but did not return.

Zekun is described as 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black and grey boots. He was also carrying a black rucksack.

Police Sergeant Dawn Grant said: “In particular, I would urge anyone out on these walking routes on Tuesday, and today, who may have heard or seen something that will help us find Zekun to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 2343 of Tuesday, 11 April, 2023.