British trekker's body found in northern Pakistan
Summary
The body of Alexander Harris, a British trekker, was found in northern Pakistan after he went missing while descending from Musa Ka Musala mountain. He likely slipped and fell during his hike, which took place in difficult weather conditions.Key Facts
- Alexander Harris went missing on Saturday while descending Musa Ka Musala mountain (about 4,000m high) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northern Pakistan.
- Harris was originally from Birmingham and also had Irish citizenship.
- He lived in Islamabad and worked for the advisory company Adam Smith International.
- Harris started the trek early Saturday with a companion but they separated as he moved faster.
- The weather turned rainy, making the search harder due to poor visibility.
- Around 250-300 people, including police, volunteers, and rescue teams, took part in the search.
- Harris had declined offered local guide and police security as he felt familiar with the area.
- His company and running group expressed condolences and highlighted his love for Pakistan and trail running.
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