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A British hiker has been found dead almost a fortnight after he went missing in the Peruvian Andes. | A British hiker has been found dead almost a fortnight after he went missing in the Peruvian Andes. |
Harry Greaves was last seen on 7 April when he set out on a solo mountain hike, two days before his 29th birthday. | Harry Greaves was last seen on 7 April when he set out on a solo mountain hike, two days before his 29th birthday. |
The experienced outdoorsman was expected back three days later but did not return. His body was found by police and volunteers in a 40-metre crevasse on Tuesday. | The experienced outdoorsman was expected back three days later but did not return. His body was found by police and volunteers in a 40-metre crevasse on Tuesday. |
His family described him as “one of the loveliest men you could ever wish to meet” and an “extremely genuine and caring person”. | |
“Our dearest Harry has been found,” they said in a statement. “It is with great sadness that we announce that his smile will no longer give such light, he will no longer give calm through his touch and wisdom through his words. | |
“Thank you to everyone who has helped us find our beloved Harry. His spirit will always be with us. From his loving family.” | “Thank you to everyone who has helped us find our beloved Harry. His spirit will always be with us. From his loving family.” |
Greaves, a furniture maker from near Oswestry, Shropshire, flew to Peru on 20 February and was visiting friends in Písac, near Cusco. | Greaves, a furniture maker from near Oswestry, Shropshire, flew to Peru on 20 February and was visiting friends in Písac, near Cusco. |
His friends and family, assisted by the Lucie Blackman Trust, launched a search of the area by land and helicopter. | |
The Foreign Office confirmed his death and said: “Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and our embassy staff are continuing to support them.” |
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