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Family of missing Easter Ross man last seen in Sutherland 'desperate' to be reunited as fresh appeal launched


By Hector MacKenzie

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Efforts continue to trace Finn Creaney.
Efforts continue to trace Finn Creaney.

FAMILY of an Easter Ross man posted missing three months ago and last seen in Sutherland say they are "desperate" to be reunited with him.

Finn Creaney (32), who lived in the Tain area, was last seen around 2.15pm on Friday, March 25 at Altnaharra in Sutherland near Loch Naver.

An experienced bushcrafter, he had been dropped off at Loch Naver on the B873 public road in Sutherland to start his planned walking route around the loch and south to Golspie.

He was posted missing on March 28.

A Search for Finn Creaney Facebook page was set up to coordinate searches across a wide area.

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Assynt Mountain Rescue Team members have also been keeping a lookout for the Easter Ross dad who was said by family to be as happy as he had ever been when last seen.

The group today issued a fresh picture of Finn, adding: "Family and friends are desperate to be reunited with Finn as soon as possible!

"It's been three months since he went missing and there is still no trace. Finn was of sound mind and the happiest he's ever been when last seen so this disappearance is unexplainable and we want answers."

e is described as 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with light complexion and freckles on his arms and nose. He has long brown hair down to his lower back and a full brown/ginger beard.

He was wearing a long brown leather jacket slightly aged and a replica of Aragorn's outfit from Lord of the Rings. He also had a green wool poncho and green Berghaus rugsack with him, and was wearing brown walking boots that go to above the ankle.

“Anyone who may have seen Finn or have any information at all is urged to contact Search for Finn Creaney Facebook Page or Police Scotland on 101. The case has the reference 0912 of March 28.


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