Body of Missing Hill Runner Found

Published 27th Sep 2015

The body of a missing hill runner from Dingwall has been found.

Alexander Brett was last seen running in the Torridon area of Wester Ross last Sunday.

A search involving a Coastguard helicopter and several mountain rescue teams was launched for the 65-year-old after he was reported missing.

The experienced hill runner was thought to have planned to run a route covering Beinn Eighe, Beinn Dearg, Beinn Alligan and Liathach.

Police Scotland confirmed a body was recovered today.

The force said in a statement: 'During extensive searches carried out in the Torridon area today, sadly a body was recovered in the area of 'Liathach' this afternoon and has subsequently been formally identified as that of Mr Brett.'

'There are no suspicious circumstances regarding his death.'