Dad vanishes in terrible weather

Jan 21 2009 by Andrew Hirst, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Dad vanishes in terrible weather

MOUNTAIN rescue teams called in to help hunt for missing father-of-two Colin Fay say the weather was some of the worst they have ever seen.

And police have today urged everyone to rally round and help by checking their own sheds, outbuildings and gardens for any trace of the 61-year-old.

They began the search at 4pm on Monday, but had to abandon their efforts before midnight, describing the conditions as “horrendous”.

Mr Fay, 61, has health problems so is classed as vulnerable.

He was only wearing pale green Chino-style trousers, a thick grey checked shirt and black shoes.

Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team was joined by colleagues from Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team and almost 50 searchers braved blizzards and temperatures well below zero.