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Fears for Aussie Hiker Missing in Peru
DFAT is providing consular assistance as the family hires private rescuers, with searchers scouring the Huayhuash range after Jordan Yap missed check-ins and a flight.
- Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap, 30, remains missing in Peru's remote Huayhuash mountain range after embarking on a 10-day solo trek on September 14. His family hired local rescue organization Socorro Andino Peruano to conduct the search.
- After embarking on the 10-day solo trek on September 14, Yap failed to check into his hotel on the 23rd or catch his scheduled flight from Lima to Cusco the following day.
- Friends and family expressed alarm, citing it is "uncharacteristic" for the experienced hiker to remain silent. Yap had misplaced his satellite beacon before the 120km hike, raising further concerns.
- Rescue crews completed their biggest search operation so far on Saturday, scouring various trails on the circuit without success. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family.
- Hopes remain that Socorro Andino Peruano, which recently rescued a Canadian trekker from the same trail, will locate Yap safely as the rescue team plans to expand its search area over coming days.
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
‘Time is of the essence’: Melbourne hiker, 30, missing for days in remote Peru mountains
Jordan Yap was last heard from on September 14, when he told family and friends he would be going off the grid ahead of a 10-day mountain hike.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Jordan Yap, 30 a.m., departs from Huaraz 11 a.m. to carry out an expedition without compa a ni gu a. Upon not returning on the scheduled date, rescue teams have deployed an operation to find his whereabouts.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 27%
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