Cairngorm skier who failed to return to van sparks Police Scotland appeal; Highland officers in Aviemore ‘increasingly concerned’ for man’s welfare
Fears are growing for the safety of a skier who disappeared in the Cairngorm mountains yesterday.
Police say they are “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of Sam Burns after he failed to return to his van after a day skiing on the Cairngorm Plateau.
The 40-year-old was last in contact with friends around 11.30am on Friday when he was skiing alone in the mountains.
But he did not return to his van, which is parked within the Cairngorm Mountain car park, and police have urged anyone who may have spotted him to get in touch urgently.
It is thought he planned to ski one of the gullies
Sam is described as being 5ft 10 in, with short brown hair and is of slim build. He is thought to be wearing either a bright blue or bright orange coloured jacket and ski helmet.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Sam’s welfare and are keen to trace him as soon as possible. We believe he planned to ski Y Gulley or Diagonal Gulley from the Cairngorm Plateau.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on the Cairngorm Plateau or within Loch Avon Basin on Friday, December 13 and who may have seen Sam to get in touch and to anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting ‘incident 3438 of December 13’.”
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