Australian hiker found dead in Peru after going missing on mountain trek
Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, was last seen on a remote trail in the Huayhuash range in September.
At a glance
- Yap, 30, went missing during a solo trek in Peru's Huayhuash mountain range
- His last contact with family and friends was on 14 September
- The trek was planned to last 10 days
- The mountain range is located about 400km north-east of Lima
An Australian trekker who disappeared while hiking in Peru has been found dead, his family confirmed. Jordan Yap, aged 30 from Melbourne, last contacted friends and family on 14 September before beginning a planned 10-day solo trek in the Huayhuash mountain range, located approximately 400 kilometres north-east of Lima.
His family said Yap should be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him.
Why it matters
The case highlights risks faced by solo trekkers in remote mountainous regions, particularly in South America where challenging terrain and isolation pose significant hazards.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldMissing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru
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