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Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says

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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