A British hiker who went missing in Peru almost two
weeks ago has been found dead.
Harry Greaves was last seen on April 7, shortly before
his 29th birthday, when he set out on a mountain hike in the Andes.
The furniture maker, from Shropshire, was expected
to return three days later but it was not until yesterday that his body was
found at the foot of a 40-metre crevasse.
His family confirmed last night that he had 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.’
Harry had flown to Peru on February 20 and was
visiting friends in Pisac, near the city of Cusco.
The Foreign Office confirmed the death, adding: ‘Our
thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and our Embassy staff are
continuing to support them.’
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