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Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru
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Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru's Huayhuash mountains Peru
Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old hiker from Melbourne, Australia, has been missing found dead in the Peru’s Huayhuash mountain range of Peru range. Yap had been missing since September 14. Yap 14, when he embarked on a solo high-altitude trek and through the remote circuit located approximately 400km northeast of Lima. The alarm was raised after Yap failed to check in at his hotel or board a scheduled flight. While other hikers reported seeing him early in his journey, he has not been heard from since. Following initial difficulties contacting local authorities, Yap’s family engaged the mountain rescue organization Socorro Andino Peruano to deploy search teams. As operations by the search continues, Peruvian High Mountain Police have launched operations across and the rescue organization Socorro Andino Peruano had previously focused on sectors including Cuartelhuain and Viconga. Authorities have noted that Yap had previously reported issues with Viconga, his satellite communication device, which body was reportedly located near the remote village of Machaycancha. Yap’s family has made GPS tracking difficult. confirmed the news and expressed gratitude to the various teams involved in the search efforts. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is currently providing consular assistance to the family.
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- 2026-10-11 08:05 UTC Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru
- 2026-10-05 22:37 UTC Missing hiker in Peru's Huayhuash mountains
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