Canadian athlete Kalie McCrystal missing in the Alps

Canadian trail runner Kalie McCrystal, 38, remains missing in the Alps after disappearing while training on the Matterhorn. McCrystal, an Athletics Canada national team athlete, was attempting to break a record for ascending and descending the mountain in under five hours.

She was last seen on the Italian side of the mountain on September 1. Reports indicate she may have posted a selfie from the location that day, and two individuals reportedly spotted her at an altitude of 4,250 meters. Her last confirmed contact was with a guide at an altitude exceeding 3,800 meters.

Aerial search efforts were suspended on September 8 due to the inaccessible nature of the terrain, which skyrunners describe as having little to no margin for error. While official aerial searches have paused, local guides continue to assist in looking for tracks, and authorities are attempting to locate electronic signals to help pinpoint her position.