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Body found in search for missing hillwalker
Ruth Betts, 64, was reported missing after failing to return to her hotel in Fort William
A body has been found in the search for a missing hillwalker.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of 64-year-old Ruth Betts, reported missing in the area, have been made aware.
The body was discovered around 19:15 on Thursday on the An Garbhanach munro near Kinlochleven.
Ms Betts was reported missing after failing to return to her hotel in Fort William on Thursday.
The experienced hillwalker reached the 1,056m (3,464ft) summit of Na Gruagaichean in the Mamores at about 10:15 on Wednesday.
Mountain rescue volunteers, Search and Rescue Dog Association members and coastguard have been involved in an extensive search.
Police said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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