The family of a missing hiker is seeking help to find two tourists who discovered his backpack after he disappeared on Giant’s Causeway. Lester McLennan, a 20-year-old from Belfast, went missing after traveling to the rock formation from Belfast on November 1. His mother raised the alarm when he did not return to their accommodation in Belfast.
Desperate for information, Lester’s mother believes that the two tourists who found his backpack might have valuable information to help locate her son. Lester, a hiking enthusiast, was excited to visit the Giant’s Causeway and had a passion for natural spaces.
A family friend shared a photo of the two men who handed in the backpack and suspects they may have been visiting from England or farther away. The exact location where the backpack was found is crucial for narrowing down the search efforts.
Lester is described as a white male, 6’3” tall, with light brown hair, wearing black glasses, light beige trousers, walking boots, a long grey coat, and a dark zip-up jacket. He was carrying a black backpack at the time of his disappearance.
The Giant’s Causeway, a popular tourist destination with a rich history, attracts millions of visitors each year. Legend has it that the unique rock formations are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. Police are urging anyone with information about Lester’s whereabouts on November 1st or 2nd to come forward.
If you have any information regarding Lester McLennan’s disappearance, please contact the authorities in Coleraine at 101, quoting reference number 76 02/11/24. Your assistance could be crucial in bringing him home safely.
