Summary
Search teams found the body of Aziz Ziriat, a British hiker, in a rocky area of the Dolomites in Italy. He and Sam Harris, another hiker whose body was found earlier, went missing on New Year's Day during their hike.
Key Facts
- Aziz Ziriat was 36 years old and from London.
- His body was discovered 400 meters below where his friend Sam Harris was earlier found.
- Both hikers were last seen on New Year's Day and missed their scheduled flight home on January 6.
- Search teams used dogs to find Mr. Ziriat's body, which was covered by snow.
- His body was located in the Passo di Conca area.
- Aziz Ziriat worked as head of community engagement for Palace for Life, the charity of Crystal Palace FC.
- Ziriat and Harris were described as experienced hikers who liked going into less-traveled areas.
- Mr. Ziriat's family was notified immediately after the discovery of his body.
