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Family remember tragic hillwalker | Family remember tragic hillwalker |
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The family of a keen hillwalker paid tribute to her following her death in icy conditions. | The family of a keen hillwalker paid tribute to her following her death in icy conditions. |
The body of Rachel Sherratt, 48, from Midlothian, was found in woods in Perthshire on Saturday. | The body of Rachel Sherratt, 48, from Midlothian, was found in woods in Perthshire on Saturday. |
Ms Sherratt, of Loanhead, was described as a "wonderful" daughter, partner and friend. | Ms Sherratt, of Loanhead, was described as a "wonderful" daughter, partner and friend. |
Her family said her death was a tragedy but that they took comfort from the fact that she had been doing something she loved. | Her family said her death was a tragedy but that they took comfort from the fact that she had been doing something she loved. |
'Sorely missed' | 'Sorely missed' |
A statement released through Tayside Police said: "She was full of fun and laughter when we last saw her, celebrating the New Year with family and friends in rural Perthshire. | A statement released through Tayside Police said: "She was full of fun and laughter when we last saw her, celebrating the New Year with family and friends in rural Perthshire. |
"Rachel loved spending time out of doors and was a keen hillwalker and rock climber, as well as a keen landscape photographer. | "Rachel loved spending time out of doors and was a keen hillwalker and rock climber, as well as a keen landscape photographer. |
"Her death is a terrible tragedy. | "Her death is a terrible tragedy. |
"We take some comfort knowing that Rachel died doing something she loved - spending time outdoors with her camera. | "We take some comfort knowing that Rachel died doing something she loved - spending time outdoors with her camera. |
"She will be very sorely missed by all who knew her." | "She will be very sorely missed by all who knew her." |
Rescue teams came across Ms Sherratt's body in the Kindrogan Wood area, near Kirkmichael, later on Saturday. Overnight conditions in the area had been described as treacherous with snow over a foot deep in places. | Rescue teams came across Ms Sherratt's body in the Kindrogan Wood area, near Kirkmichael, later on Saturday. Overnight conditions in the area had been described as treacherous with snow over a foot deep in places. |
A major search had been launched when she failed to return after going walking in the Glen Derby area to take photographs the day before. |
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