Rescuers describe heartbreaking search for OAP hillwalker after bringing him 'home from mountains he loved'
dailyrecord.co.ukmassive search was launched after John Smith, known as Frank, vanished last week on Thursday, August 5. The pensioner had last been seen leaving the Crianlarich Hotel at 7.15am and was thought to be set on walking in the area of Crianlarich and Oban.But the alarm was raised after the seasoned climber, who is from Nottingham, failed to get in contact with his daughter Helen Bang.Police found the 84-year-old's green Mazda estate located in the parking area frequently used by walkers to access Ben Cruachan.A major search operation saw mountain rescue teams scour the area for a trace of the pensioner while his family pleaded with walkers to look out for him.However, the 84-year-old's body was sadly discovered near the summit of Ben Cruachan on.
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