What happened to George Smyth in the Bucegi Mountains?

George Smyth went missing while hiking in the Bucegi Mountains on November 23rd and remains lost.

What were the conditions during the search for George Smyth?

The search was severely hampered by extreme weather, including heavy snowfall, strong winds, dense fog, and avalanche risks.

Has George Smyth been found?

As of the latest reports, George Smyth has not been found, though a backpack was recovered.

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Shropshire Teen Lost in Romanian Alps

21 Jan

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Summary

University student George Smyth went missing hiking.
Search efforts severely hampered by harsh weather conditions.
Family expressed immense grief and asked for memories.

A family is experiencing "immense grief and sadness" after their teenage son, George Smyth, went missing while hiking in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania. The University of Bristol student, aged 18, has been unaccounted for since November 23rd.

Mountain rescue services reported that Smyth, from Newport, Shropshire, had become disoriented and physically exhausted when they received his emergency call. The search for him has faced significant challenges due to extremely severe weather conditions.

Adverse weather, including strong winds, heavy snowfall, and dense fog, along with the persistent risk of avalanches, repeatedly halted the efforts of over 50 mountain rescuers. Despite utilizing a canine unit, drones, and helicopters, only a backpack containing Smyth's possessions has been recovered.