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Search begins for missing climber Rescue teams search for colleague
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A full-scale search for a missing ice climber is under way near Achnashellach in Wester Ross. Mountain rescue teams are searching for one of their colleagues after he was reported missing near Achnashellach in Wester Ross.
Peter Grant, 50, who is experienced on both rock and ice, went out climbing on Wednesday morning.
His son raised the alarm on Thursday after he failed to return home.
Three mountain rescue teams, seven search and rescue dogs and a helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth are sweeping the south Torridon hills.Three mountain rescue teams, seven search and rescue dogs and a helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth are sweeping the south Torridon hills.
The 49-year-old, who is believed to be experienced on both rock and ice, went out climbing on Wednesday morning. Torridon and RAF Kinloss mountain rescue teams were joined by members of the Kintail team, of which Mr Grant is a member.
His son raised the alarm on Thursday after he failed to return home and a search was made until 2300 GMT. 'Survival skills'
Torridon, Kintail and RAF Kinloss mountain rescue teams resumed the search on Friday. A spokesman for the Torridon team said bad weather had initially hampered the helicopter's involvement, but it had now been able to join the search.
A spokesman for Torridon MRT said bad weather had hampered the helicopter's involvement, but it had now been able to join the search. Mr Grant, who has advanced survival skills, had been expected back at his home in the Lochcarron area on Wednesday evening after going climbing in Achnashellach.
The search is now concentrating on three mountains - Fuar Tholl, Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Laith Mhor.
Neil Hinchcliffe, leader of Torridon Mountain Rescue Team, said: "Together with Rescue 137 from RAF Lossiemouth, we are sweeping a massive area in the search. There are dozens of people out there searching for him.
It is always difficult when these guys go looking for a missing person, but when it is one of your own there is an added poignancy. Ch Insp Paul Eddington
"Although he has been missing for quite some time, he is experienced and our fingers are crossed."
Ch Insp Paul Eddington, based in Northern Constabulary's Dingwall HQ, has previously worked alongside Mr Grant on rescue missions.
He said the team was still hopeful.
"He has the survival skills and navigational skills to last in the hills but, obviously, as time goes by then hope does fade," he said.
"There are over 50 people searching for him, which shows the respect held for Pete.
"It is always difficult when these guys go looking for a missing person, but when it is one of your own there is an added poignancy."