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Major search for six hillwalkers in Cairngorms | Major search for six hillwalkers in Cairngorms |
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A major search - believed to involve more than 100 rescuers - for six hillwalkers missing in the Cairngorms is being carried out. | A major search - believed to involve more than 100 rescuers - for six hillwalkers missing in the Cairngorms is being carried out. |
Northern Constabulary is co-ordinating the search for the party - understood to be from Leeds - which was launched on Sunday night as they were overdue. | Northern Constabulary is co-ordinating the search for the party - understood to be from Leeds - which was launched on Sunday night as they were overdue. |
Mountain rescue teams from Cairngorm, Dundonnell, RAF Leuchars, RAF Lossiemouth and Braemar are involved. | Mountain rescue teams from Cairngorm, Dundonnell, RAF Leuchars, RAF Lossiemouth and Braemar are involved. |
An RAF Lossiemouth helicopter and search and rescue dogs were also there. | |
Visibility is being hampered by mist on the mountainside, but wind speeds have eased from Sunday. |