18/09/2023
After 10 days of intensive searching, we have had to make the difficult decision to scale back the search for Charlie Kelly.
It is still very much our aim to bring Charlie back to his family. GMR and other teams will continue to search on a part-time basis as and when the weather allows, and volunteers have time between work and family commitments.
The search has covered a massive arrea of intricate terrain, but there has been no trace of Charlie since his rucksack was found on Saturday the 9th. The search so far has involved helicopters, dogs, drones, and 10 different mountain rescue teams, including civilian, RAF, and Police MRT.
However, if new evidence comes to light providing a focused area to search, the response may be stepped up again. To that end, we are asking once more for people to think back to the 6th, 7th, and 8th of September. Were you at Glencoe Mountain Resort,
- Meall a Bhuirdh or suronding hills - Creise, Clach Leathad, Beinn Mhic Chasgaig, or possibly you may have seen him in Glen Etive? If you were there, please check back through your photos of the day. Was there someone in the background of your summit selfie? Also, we would like to hear from anyone who has found a pile of orange peel on the hill in this area, we know Charlie had two with him, but there was no peel in his bag. This may help us work out his route.
Charlie is believed to be wearing a black waterproof jacket, grey trousers and a dark green fleece, he was last seen with a pair of walking poles. Charlie is described as having a distinctive unusual gait due to a hip problem and may have been moving slowly.
Please help us bring Charlie home by sharing among your hill going friends.
https://checkout.justgiving.com/7ib1m86y7h
Mountaineering Scotland Scottish Mountaineering Club Scottish Mountain Rescue Glenmore Lodge
