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Body found in search for missing hillwalker on Isle of Skye

News imagePolice Scotland Hector Patemore wearing a red and black jacket, flat cap and glasses. He is hillwalking with two children, whose faces are blurred. Police Scotland
Hector Patemore was last seen leaving Glenbrittle Youth Hostel on Sunday morning

Police searching for a 45-year-old tourist who went missing while hillwalking on the Isle of Skye have discovered a body.

Hector Patemore, from the Belgian city of Ghent, was last seen at about 10:45 on Sunday when he left Glenbrittle Youth Hostel to begin his walk.

The body was found in the Cuillin area of Skye at about 14:00.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said formal identification had yet to take place but the missing man's family had been informed.

The death is not believed to be suspicious and police said a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.