Key Facts

• George Smyth was a University of Bristol student from Shropshire.
• He went missing in the Bucegi mountains, Romania.
• Rescuers searched daily in difficult weather with strong winds, heavy snow, and fog.
• Smyth had contacted rescuers before disappearing, saying he was lost and tired.
• A body has been found and is believed to be his, but police are conducting tests to confirm.
• His family and local police have thanked mountain rescue teams and others involved in the search.
• Smyth’s rugby club and former school expressed sadness and support during the search.
• The family has asked for privacy as they grieve and prepare to bring him home.