Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
A body discovered in Romania has been identified as 18-year-old British hiker George Smyth, who went missing last November. His family expressed gratitude to the rescue teams and authorities for their efforts during the search.
Why it matters
The resolution of this missing person case provides closure to the family and highlights the dangers associated with international hiking and mountain travel.
His family said Smyth ‘was the best of us and is deeply missed by his younger brothers, family and friends’, Photograph: Family handout via Salvamont Brașov His family said Smyth ‘was the best of us and is deeply missed by his younger brothers, family and friends’, Photograph: Family handout via Salvamont Brașov Romania Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset police
Prefer the Guardian on Google A body has been found in the search for an 18-year-old British man who went missing last year while hiking in Romania , UK police said.
George Smyth, a geology student at the University of Bristol , went missing in November.
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