Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts
Summary
The bodies of two Belgian hikers who went missing in the Swiss Alps in 1992 were found on the Trift Glacier after the ice melted. DNA tests confirmed their identity, highlighting the ongoing effects of climate change speeding up glacier melting in Switzerland.Key Facts
- Two Belgian men disappeared near Weissmies mountain in the Swiss Alps in 1992.
- Their bodies were found on July 26 on the Trift Glacier, south of Lucerne.
- DNA tests confirmed their identity; they were 39 and 41 years old when missing.
- Switzerland’s glaciers have shrunk by about 25% in the decade leading up to 2025.
- Glacier melting has exposed remains of other missing people before, such as a German climber found in 2023.
- Weissmies mountain is a popular climbing spot, peaking over 4,000 meters.
- Glacier shrinkage has accelerated rapidly since 2000, causing warmer conditions and less snow in Swiss mountains.
- Reduced snow and melting glaciers are threatening ski resorts and outdoor activities in Switzerland.
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