Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
Summary
James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead near Kyoto, Japan. He had been missing since May 29 while traveling with his family, who were visiting Japan at the time.Key Facts
- James Higginbotham was an engineering student at Auburn University.
- He went missing on May 29 in Kyoto, Japan.
- He was last seen leaving a train station and was believed to be heading to a hiking trail.
- His family was visiting Japan; he stayed behind while they visited a temple.
- Over 100 police officers, dogs, helicopters, and volunteer search teams searched for him.
- His family hired a professional rescue crew after official searches were stopped.
- Higginbotham's body was found in a mountainous area by volunteers.
- The cause of death has not been released.
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