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Body found in search for student missing on hike

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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