Body found in search for missing Ben Nevis hiker

Police made the discovery this afternoon.

Author: Kara ConwayPublished 13th Apr 2023
Last updated 14th Apr 2023

A body has been found on Ben Nevis in the search for missing man Zekun Zhang.

The discovery was made around 3.30pm this afternoon.

Police said formal identification is yet to take place, but that the family of the missing 26-year-old has been made aware.

There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector Ross McCartney said : “I would like to thank all mountain rescue teams that assisted with the search.”

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