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Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru

Family and friends say Melbourne man should be remembered for ‘immense joy he brought to so many people’s lives’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Australian trekker who was last seen on a remote South American hiking trail has been found dead, his family have said. Jordan Yap, 30, last made contact with friends and family on 14 September ahead of a planned 10-day…

Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru

Australian hiker Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, has been found dead after going missing on a remote trek in Peru. Yap was last seen on a trail in the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range, northeast of Lima, on 14th September before embarking on a 10-day solo hike. Friends and family discovered Yap's death on Saturday, expressing their gratitude to those who provided assistance during the search efforts.

They emphasized remembering Yap for his vibrant personality and the joy he brought to many lives. The hiker, known for his expertise in trekking, grew concerned when he failed to make contact on his estimated return date and missed a scheduled flight from Lima to Cusco. Yap had misplaced his satellite beacon days prior to the start of his hike, adding to the worry of his loved ones. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been informed about the situation.

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