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Aussie Hiker Missing In Peru

26 Sep to 29 Sep
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Sydney Morning Herald26 Sep

Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Melbourne man experienced in solo hiking, has been missing since September 14 while trekking through the Huayhuash mountain range in remote Peru. Family members reported him missing after he failed to check in and missed his scheduled flight. The region is known for its challenging terrain, and rescue efforts are being coordinated by a local organization with support from Jordan’s family…

‘Time is of the essence’: Melbourne hiker, 30, missing for days in remote Peru mountains →2 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story
ABC News (AU)26 Sep

Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old from Melbourne, has been reported missing after failing to complete a planned hiking trip in Peru's Huayhuash region and missing a scheduled flight on Thursday. His family has engaged a search team to locate him, while the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing assistance.

Melbourne family hold fears for son missing on Peru hiking trip →
Daily Mail27 Sep

An Australian hiker named Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, is missing after embarking on a challenging 120km trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit in Peru's Andes mountains. He was last heard from on September 14 and failed to return as expected on September 23, raising concerns among his family and friends who have reported him missing. The circuit typically takes eight to twelve days to complete at high…

Fears grow for Aussie missing on gruelling 120km solo hike in Peru after missed flight and loss of contact: 'Very worried' →
The Guardian29 Sep

A 30-year-old Melbourne man, Jordan Yap, disappeared while on a solo trek along the Huayhuash mountain range in Peru starting from September 14. Despite being an experienced hiker with plans communicated to friends, he failed to check out of his hostel or contact anyone since then. A private rescue crew has searched extensively but found no trace of him, prompting concern and calls for more resources from Yap’s…

Melbourne man’s mysterious disappearance on popular Peru hiking trail prompts widespread search →

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  1. 26 Sep

    “It is extremely out of character for him to be out of contact, and if he could manage to, he would know how worried we all are and make every effort to get a message across,” Anita said.

    2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 5 articles

Where to start Fears grow for Aussie missing on gruelling 120km solo hike in Peru after missed flight and loss of contact: 'Very worried' Daily Mail

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