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| Walker's body found on mountain near Fort William | Walker's body found on mountain near Fort William |
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| A hillwalker's body has been found in the Scottish Highlands following a mountain rescue search. | A hillwalker's body has been found in the Scottish Highlands following a mountain rescue search. |
| James Jack, 57, was found on Saturday in the Streap area, near Fort William, in the West Highlands, which is still under heavy winter conditions. | James Jack, 57, was found on Saturday in the Streap area, near Fort William, in the West Highlands, which is still under heavy winter conditions. |
| It followed a search by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF rescue helicopter in the Glenfinnan area. | It followed a search by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and an RAF rescue helicopter in the Glenfinnan area. |
| Northern Constabulary said Mr Jack, who was known as Jim, was from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. | Northern Constabulary said Mr Jack, who was known as Jim, was from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. |
| In a statement, his family said: "The family wish to thank both the Lochaber and RAF Mountain Rescue and emergency services for their efforts. | |
| "We also are extremely grateful to Northern Constabulary for their help and support at this difficult time." | |
| Walkers are warned that tackling the Streap mountain in the winter requires a lot of experience and skill. | Walkers are warned that tackling the Streap mountain in the winter requires a lot of experience and skill. |