Urgent search for missing monk last seen hiking in Scottish Highlands

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Police have launched an urgent search for a missing monk after he was seen hiking in the Scottish Highlands.The holy man who vanished island monastery in Orkney is now presumed to have died, church officials have said.New Zealand native, Justin Evans, 24, went by the name Brother Ignatius within his Redemptorist Community based at Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay.He was last spotted at the monastery shortly before midnight on Saturday.The Diocese of Aberdeen has since expressed "deep sadness" at the "disappearance and presumed death" of Mr Evans.A spokesman for the Diocese said: "It is believed that he came to harm in conditions involving the sea."Nevertheless, Police Scotland has confirmed searches would continue across Papa Stronsay and nearby islands.Officers confirmed there was nothing indicating "any suspicious circumstances or criminality" in connection with his disappearance.Inspector David Hall said: "Our thoughts are very much with Justin's family at what is a very...

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