Body found in search for student missing on hike
Summary
An 18-year-old student named George Smyth went missing while hiking in the Romanian Bucegi mountains on November 23. A body believed to be his has been found, but formal identification is still pending.Key Facts
- George Smyth was a University of Bristol student from Shropshire.
- He went missing in the Bucegi mountains, Romania.
- Rescuers searched daily in difficult weather with strong winds, heavy snow, and fog.
- Smyth had contacted rescuers before disappearing, saying he was lost and tired.
- A body has been found and is believed to be his, but police are conducting tests to confirm.
- His family and local police have thanked mountain rescue teams and others involved in the search.
- Smyth’s rugby club and former school expressed sadness and support during the search.
- The family has asked for privacy as they grieve and prepare to bring him home.
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