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Postby Ags » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:10 pm

Have been asked to post this on behalf of friends and family in Glenbarr - Mr John Campbell an elderly resident of Glenbarr has been missing with his car since about 4pm yesterday afternoon. He is in his late 70's, slim build, grey, about 5'8" approx. He drives a blue car (not sure of make at the minute but will update) and the start of the registration is Y106... A lot of people are out searching and I think I am right in saying the police helicopter was out earlier today. Can you keep your eyes peeled folks and let's hope they find him :(
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Postby Ags » Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:00 pm

Mr Campbells car has been found at Greenhill which I believe to be near Torrisdale, but he is still missing. If you are in that area will you please check your outbuildings, sheds etc. A lot of people should be very proud of the effort they are putting into finding him! Isn't it a good place to live when something like this happens. Hope you find him!!
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Postby jdcarra » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:56 pm

Mr Campbell was found this afternoon and airlifted to hospital by helicopter. A joint effort by the Police, Mountain Rescue teams, Coastguard Recue teams, Forest Rangers and friends.
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Postby Ags » Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:52 pm

Heard he had been found JD - pretty amazing considering the time that had passed!
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Postby Beachcomber » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:02 pm

Heard the chopper up this afternoon. Glad to hear he's been found and hope he's okay.
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Postby fglenbarr » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:08 pm

Thank you to all the volunteers who kindly helped find John yesterday. Without you all we would never have found him. Unfortunately John passed away this morning but we must be thankful that he is no longer lost.
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Re: missing man

Postby jdcarra » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:57 pm

Ags wrote:Heard he had been found JD - pretty amazing considering the time that had passed!

fglenbarr wrote:Thank you to all the volunteers who kindly helped find John yesterday. Without you all we would never have found him. Unfortunately John passed away this morning but we must be thankful that he is no longer lost.



Sad news indeed after all he had endured, our condolence's to the family from here in Carradale.
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Postby Ags » Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:50 pm

Very sad news and likewise condolences to the family but I am so pleased your hard work and effort paid off in finding Mr Campbell. Well done to you all.
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Postby SAR TEAM LEADER » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:53 pm

We were sad to hear of Mr Campbells death. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
We would also like to thank everyone who helped on the search.

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Postby general jack o'niell » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:08 pm

what a sad outcome to what i thought was a good news story
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Postby jdcarra » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:39 am

Just some quick pics taken on the day John campbell was found alive after being missing in the hills just south of Carradale for three days. Everyone was jubilant after he was found alive for a man of 80 years, but sadly he died the next morning in hospital. From picture one of John being stretchered out of the wooded area by the rescue services and friends, being prepared for the airlift out by Rescue 177 from Gannet, the orange smoke indicating the wind direction for the landing helicopter, loading the casualty onto the chopper and heading off to hospital. Last pic of everyone winding down after an eventfull weekend. Back down to the rendevous point for a slap up meal laid on by the Police.

ps. John's funeral is today Friday 6th, Southend Parish Church at 1pm. there after to Keil cemetery.


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Postby Annie » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:43 am

There a good lot them Coastguard boys! Kudos to everyone who helped and condolences to the family. Hopefully it will be a good dry day for the funeral tomorrow!
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Postby Ags » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:12 am

Thanks for posting these JD - it was good to see what we had hoped to be a happy ending. As I said to you in PM - my 8 year old "helped" with the initial search on saturday morning because she was with family in Glenbarr. She has spoken of nothing else since so it was good to let her look at the pictures. Hope the service went ok yesterday.
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Postby jdcarra » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:29 am

Ags wrote:Thanks for posting these JD - it was good to see what we had hoped to be a happy ending. As I said to you in PM - my 8 year old "helped" with the initial search on saturday morning because she was with family in Glenbarr. She has spoken of nothing else since so it was good to let her look at the pictures. Hope the service went ok yesterday.


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Very nice service by the minister in the Southend Church, spoke worthy of John Campbell, a very respected man amongst his friends and employers, weather kept dry for Keil cemetery, and back to Muneroy tearoom for a cuppa and a blether. The family thanked everyone for all their help.

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