Hyder Ali Manir (K 01-06)

We are sorry to report that Police have confirmed that the body of  Hyder Ali Manir (K 01-06) was found in the area of Ben Nevis on the afternoon of Sunday 6 February 2011.

Ali had been reported missing to Fort William Police on Sunday 30 January 2011 by his cousin, when he had failed to return from climbing Ben Nevis. His cousin had had left him some distance from the snow-covered summit and turned back while Ali continued.

Over 900 man hours and eight Mountain Rescue Teams from Lochaber, RAF Kinloss and RAF Valley, Cairngorm, Torridon, Dundonnell, Assynt and Ochils, were involved in the search.  Assistance in searching was also provided by SARDA and Northern Constabulary Dog Section, along with Rescue 177 from Gannet and Rescue 137 from Lossiemouth.

Searches were carried out over a period of five days and during this time rescue teams had to endure extremely poor weather conditions and reduced visibility.