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Helicopter and search dogs join hunt for Glencoe walker who vanished four days ago

Charles Kelly last contacted his family on Thursday evening but has not been heard from since.

Charles Kelly from Tillicoultry.
Charles Kelly from Tillicoultry. Image: Police Scotland.

A major search operation is under way to locate a missing hiker in the Glencoe area.

Charles Kelly, 56, left his home in Tillicoultry on September 6, to go hillwalking in Glencoe.

He last contacted his family around 8pm on Thursday, but there has been no contact since.

Police has said there are “real concerns” for his safety and welfare.

Rescue teams have been out in force working to locate Mr Kelly, who is known as Charlie.

When last seen, he was wearing a dark green fleece top, dark grey combat-style trousers and a black waterproof jacket.

It is believed he may be carrying a navy blue rucksack.

Extensive resources deployed to trace missing man in Glencoe

As the 3rd day of searching comes to a close we sadly have still been unable to locate Charles Kelly.We would like to…

Posted by Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team on Sunday, 10 September 2023

Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team have been combing the area alongside military personnel from the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service and mountaineers from Lochaber and Oban Mountian Rescue Teams.

Search and rescue dogs have also been helping to search on land as rescue helicopters 151 and 199 scan the area from above.

As search efforts continue, police are appealing to the public for help in tracing Mr Kelly.

Officers are keen to talk to anyone who may have been walking in the Glen Etive area of Glencoe between Wednesday and Sunday.

Anyone who has seen him or who has any information on his whereabouts should contact Police Scotland 101, quoting reference number 4788 of September7.