A man from Newcastle who planned to hike through the Scottish Highlands has become a cause of concern for authorities after he failed to complete the trek over the three days he allotted for himself. Paul Conway, aged 67, took a train to Glenfinnan on Tuesday, August 17, and last spoke to his family upon his arrival at 6:40 pm.
His original plan was to hike from Glenfinnan to Inverie in Knoydart, covering around 30 miles, but he did not arrive at his destination as intended on Friday. Mr. Conway is described as approximately 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build with shaven grey hair. He is believed to be wearing a green Paracore waterproof jacket, camouflage green shorts, and walking boots. He is also carrying a dark bergen-style bag and two walking poles.
Sgt Katy Duncan of the Scottish police has appealed to audiences for any information on Mr. Conway’s whereabouts. She said that they are “becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare, and efforts are ongoing to trace him,” and she urges anyone who believes they might have seen Mr. Conway or has information on his location to get in touch with the authorities.
The local police department has also noted that the combined effect of the highly remote and heavily vegetated area where Mr. Conway was trekking, coupled with the chilly and unpredictable weather conditions typical of the Highlands, could significantly impact the outcome of the situation on his welfare. The authorities ask the general public to do all they could to assist in finding Mr. Paul Conway and bringing him back to safety.
Update: Following an extensive search operation by local police and mountain rescue services in the Scottish Highlands, Paul Conway was found safe and well on Monday, August 23. He was discovered in the Mauld, Achnacarry area by a local estate worker who noticed his condition and alerted the emergency services. After being evaluated by paramedics, Mr. Conway was taken to the hospital for a precautionary check-up. The police thanked everyone who played a role in the search operation and noted that it is a testament to the strong community spirit that exists in the Highlands
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