Summary
Searches continue for a British hiker named George Smyth who has been missing for over a week in the Romanian mountains. Efforts are ongoing, and local authorities, as well as his rugby club back in the UK, are involved in the search.
Key Facts
- George Smyth is a British man from Shropshire, missing in Romania's Bucegi Mountains since 23 November.
- He began his hike from Poiana Brașov and planned to reach Bran, known for Count Dracula's castle.
- Smyth contacted the emergency number 112 from Tiganesti asking for support.
- Daily search efforts have been conducted by Brașov Mountain Rescue since his disappearance.
- Smyth is a well-known member of a rugby club in Newport, Shropshire, which is deeply concerned about his safety.
- The rugby club has encouraged people to keep Smyth and his family in their thoughts.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is supporting Smyth's family and coordinating with Romanian authorities.
