Weston Higginbotham: US Student Found Dead in Japan, Family 'Heartbroken'
Summary
James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead after disappearing during a family trip to Japan. His family announced his death and thanked those who helped search for him, while local police and volunteers had searched mountainous areas near Kyoto.Key Facts
- Weston Higginbotham disappeared on May 29 in Kyoto, Japan, during a family vacation.
- His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group outside Kyoto in a mountainous area.
- Weston was last seen on CCTV at Yamashina Station after exploring Kyoto alone.
- He had about $62 in cash, a phone with 34% battery, and food and water when he disappeared.
- His family reported him missing after not hearing from him for several hours.
- There was a typhoon in the area during the search, causing heavy rain and flood warnings.
- The family expressed gratitude for support from people in the US, Japan, and worldwide.
- Auburn University’s president sent condolences to the family.
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