Melbourne man’s mysterious disappearance on popular Peru hiking trail prompts widespread search
Summary
A Melbourne man named Jordan Yap has been missing since he started a solo hike in Peru’s Huayhuash mountain range nearly two weeks ago. His family and friends are asking Australian and Peruvian authorities to increase efforts to find him as rescue teams have not found any signs of him so far.Key Facts
- Jordan Yap, 30 years old, went missing after starting a solo trek on September 14 in Peru’s Huayhuash mountain range.
- He planned a 10-day hike of about 120 km on a difficult, high-altitude trail in the Andes.
- Yap did not return by his expected date and stopped contact after starting the trek.
- His luggage is still in a hostel in Huaraz, and he missed a flight from Lima to Cusco.
- He lost his satellite beacon, a device that helps track people remotely, shortly before his hike began.
- A local mountain rescue group, Socorro Andino Peruano, was hired by his family to search for him.
- His family and friends have asked the Australian government to work with Peruvian officials to boost the search efforts.
- The Australian embassy in Peru is supporting his family, and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted.
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