DECEASED DURISDEER HILL WALKERS FAMILY THANK EVERYONE INVOLVED

Geoffrey Stewart was one of the 3 hill walkers from Dumfries rescued earlier this week after becoming lost on Durisdeer on one of the wettest nights of the year so far. After a huge search and rescue by many different organisations. Unfortunately Geoffrey passed away in hospital.
The following statement has been released by the family of Geoffrey Stewart  after being rescued with two others in the hills near Durisdeer on 17 February 2016.
“Our family would like to extend our love and thoughts to the families involved at this very sad and tragic time. Sincere gratitude and appreciation goes out to all the services involved in the rescue efforts and hospital staff at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.”.