A father and his 12-year-old son who went missing in the Scottish Highlands likely died from a fall, police have said. Tom Parry, 49, and Richie Parry, from Cheshire, were found dead on Wednesday after failing to return from a hillwalking trip in Glen Nevis and Glen Coe.
Their car was discovered in the Three Sisters car park in Glen Coe. Rescuers recovered two bodies from Stob Coire nan Lochan at about 7.25pm on Wednesday. Police have formally identified them as the Parrys and said there were no suspicious circumstances, treating the deaths as the result of a fall.
Gemma Parry paid tribute to her husband and son, describing Tom as a “caring and loving father” and Richie as an “energetic, loving boy” who loved quizzes, maths, and sports. She thanked police, mountain rescue, and the community of Alsager, Cheshire, for their support.
Inspector Katy Duncan of Police Scotland expressed condolences and thanked all emergency services and mountain rescue volunteers. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal for further investigation.
