Missing Shropshire man’s body found in Snowdonia
The body of Shropshire man who went missing whilst climbing the Glyder Fawr mountain in Snowdonia last week has been found by a search and rescue team.
The mountain rescue team discovered the body of 42-year-old Christopher Whitfield, 90m below a cliff face on Friday afternoon.
Mr Whitfield left his parent’s home in Shropshire on Sunday 24th June with the intention of walking in Snowdonia an activity he often undertakes alone.
Concern for his welfare grew after he failed to return home.
North Wales Police and Ogwen Mountain Rescue Team supported by the RAF Mountain Rescue and helicopter, North East Wales Search and Rescue and Search and Rescue Dog Association Wales began an immediate search and Mr. Whitfield’s dark blue Porche was located in a lay-by close to Tryfan in the Ogwen valley on Wednesday.
Mr Whitfield was apparently appropriately dressed and equipped.
The body is yet to be formally identified, the coroner has been informed of the death.
