An American tourist has been found dead after being reported missing in one of the Scottish Highlands’ most scenic spots.
The remains of Timothy Rosser, 60, were found shortly before 7 p.m. local time on Sunday on Aonach Eagach ridge, having been reported missing earlier in the week, the Daily Mail reports.
Police said he was last seen leaving Edinburgh in a hire car, which was then spotted in Glencoe on Tuesday, with STV News reporting that a search was launched after he failed to check in to pre-booked hotels.
He was found by the Inverness coastguard search and rescue helicopter and is thought to have suffered a major fall.
“Formal identification has yet to take place; however, the family of Timothy Rosser, 60, who had been reported missing from the area, has been informed,” Police Scotland said in a statement, adding that the death is not suspicious.
“He had taken a significant fall.
“He was at about 600-700 meters (2,000-2,300 feet) where the body was discovered,’ said Glencoe Mountain Rescue’s Brian Bathurst.
“It is steep terrain there and he was on the south side of the ridge. It is a long way down from there and people are unlikely to survive such a fall.
“He is likely to have been there for a few days. The terrain is complex and not easy to search and spot somebody. There are lots of nooks and crannies.”
During the search, police revealed how worried Rosser’s loved ones grew.
“Timothy’s family and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare, and extensive inquiries remain ongoing to trace him,” said Inspector Daniel Jack during the appeal for information, before the discovery of his body.
“We are asking anyone who was driving on the A82 near the Three Sisters viewpoint in Glencoe around 12.45 p.m. [local time] on Tuesday, May 19, and who may have dashcam footage, to contact us,” he added, STV reports.
“We would also ask anyone who may have been hillwalking in the area that day, and who saw anything which could assist with our inquiries, to get in touch as soon as possible.”
