A new sighting of missing walker Kyle Sambrook and his dog has been reported in the desperate search for the 33-year-old.
Kyle failed to return to West Yorkshire on Tuesday, February 21, after taking a trip to Glencoe to go wild camping and hiking with his Beagle Bane on Saturday, February 18.
He has not been in touch with family and friends since he arrived around 3.30pm on that day. In an appeal launched yesterday, police said his black Peugeot 208 has since been found in the Three Sister’s car park.
Now police have confirmed there has been a sighting of Kyle and Bane, in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe around 12 noon on Sunday, February 19, and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen him since then.
Sergeant Shaun Knox said: “Kyle was suitably clothed for walking and we believe he had a tent and other equipment with him. He may have changed his original plan to climb Buchaille Etive Mor and it is important that we find him to make sure he is safe and well.
“We are asking anyone who was out and about on Sunday in the area, and in the days since, if they recall seeing Kyle and his dog, both are quite distinctive.
“We would like to thank everyone who has responded to our appeal as every piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital in helping us to find him. Please get in touch with any information that you might have.”
Extensive searches are ongoing to trace Kyle involving multiple Mountain Rescue Teams, including those from Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban, Arran and Police Scotland, assisted by the RAF, Coastguard and the Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA).
Kyle had told loved ones he intended to climb Buchaille Etive Mor. He is described as white, 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with ash blond hair short hair, ginger/blond stubble, blue eyes and a West Yorkshire accent.
He was believed to be wearing khaki and black Merrel hiking boots, khaiki and black Revolution Wraith outdoor trousers, a dark and light blue hooded Peter Storm waterproof jacket, grey North Face beanie hat. He was carrying a grey and yellow Merrel backpack.
Anyone who can help should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1644 of Wednesday, 22 February, 2023.
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