Summary
Search operations for Eli Sweeting, a British hiker missing in New Zealand, have been paused. Sweeting went missing on 4 May after a solo hike on Mitre Peak, and the search involved local volunteers, helicopters, and search dogs.
Key Facts
- Eli Sweeting, a 25-year-old from Bristol, went missing in New Zealand after a solo hike.
- He has been missing since 4 May after hiking Mitre Peak on South Island.
- Search efforts included local volunteers, helicopters, search dogs, and drones.
- Police decided to pause the search due to difficult and dangerous terrain.
- Sweeting is an experienced climber familiar with the area's challenging conditions.
- The search team focused on a route after spotting a light, but dense forest obstructed the search.
- Police are staying in regular contact with Sweeting's family.
