Missing walker

The Coastguard reports that a 60-year old walker has gone missing in the Isle of Rhum, south of Skye. He was last seen at 3pm this afternoon, and is thought to be in the area between Welshman's Rock and Dibidil, map pictured below. BBC Scotland adds that he may have fallen down a waterfall. The area is uninhabited and about 3 miles south of the nearest habitation.



Official MCGA report:
Just after 5pm this afternoon, Stornoway Coastguard received a call from a Scottish National Heritage warden reporting that a walker had fallen over the edge of a waterfall South East of Rum between Dibdal and Welshmans Rock

Stornoway Coastguard Rescue Helicopter Mike Uniform was scrambled to the scene to look for the missing man who is 60 years old and was last seen at approximately 3pm.

Stornoway Coastguard also requested the assistance of the RNLI Lifeboat from Mallaig, they are currently searching the shoreline.

Stornoway Coastguard Watch Manager, Dave Macbeth, said,

"Conditions are currently favourable with good visibility and occasional light rain. We will continue to search for this man using out Search and Rescue resources until all Search areas are covered"