← All incidents
missing person Southern Uplands
Newcastleton, Borders forest
A teenager was reported missing after failing to return from a late-night walk near Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders. Following an extensive overnight search involving mountain rescue teams, police, and dog handlers, the young person was located by a police officer on a minor road near the village at 6am after having taken a wrong turning in the forest.
Outcome: found safe by police officer
Responding team
Support the team who responded.
They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.
Spotted a mistake? Summaries are generated automatically. Report an error.