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Jaimie Kay

'Distraught' family of man who vanished on camping trip a month ago issue desperate plea

The distraught family of a man who vanished while on a camping trip to Scotland have issued a desperate plea for help finding him.

Neil Skinner has not made contact with his loved ones for a month, and they are becoming increasingly worried about him.

The 71-year-old from Doncaster was last seen camping close to Loch Dochard in the Bridge of Orchy area of Argyll and Bute, on Sunday May 8, Yorkshire Live reports.

Police have been searching the area for weeks with support from air units, marines and mountain rescue teams but they have found no trace of him.

Mr Skinner's family have urged anyone who might have seen Mr Skinner to come forward.

The Bridge of Orchy spans the Orchy River (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In a statement, his family have said: “As a family we are distraught that our dad has been missing for this length of time and we are desperately seeking answers as to what has happened to him, to help us understand and come to terms with his sudden disappearance.

“If anyone has any information regarding our Dad that they feel may be at all relevant we ask you to please contact police.”

Mr Skinner is described as 5ft 8ins tall with short, white hair, a white goatee-type beard and wearing glasses. When last seen he was wearing a green jacket and grey walking trousers.

The bridge of orchy in Argyll and Bute (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Sergeant Karen MacLennan of Police Scotland said: “Since Neil was reported missing, we have been carrying out searches and inquiries to try to trace him.

“Local officers have been assisted by specialist resources including the Air Support Unit, Marine Unit and mountain rescue teams, however he has yet to be found.

“Neil has not made any contact with family or friends since he was reported missing and we are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen him since Sunday May 8, or who has information relevant to our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting reference 3775 of May 9.

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