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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Kieran Isgin

Body of missing hillwalker found alongside dog in Scotland

Police have confirmed the body of a missing hillwalker and his dog in Glencoe, Scotland.

Kye Sambrook, was last seen with his pet beagle, Bane, in the Lost Valley area last weekend. Searces for the 33-year-old form West Yorkshire were launched after he failed to return home on Tuesday.

Mountain rescue teams and the Coastguard recovered the bodies on Saturday (February 25) afternoon. Mr Sambrook left his home in West Yorkshire on Saturday, February 18, in order to walk and wild camp in Glencoe.

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Police Scotland said: “Around 2.15pm on Saturday February 25, the bodies of a man and a dog were recovered by mountain rescue teams and HM Coastguard in the Glencoe area. They have now been identified as Kyle Sambrook and his dog Bane, who were reported missing earlier this week.

“Kyle’s family wish to thank all involved in the search and have requested their privacy be respected. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

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