Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Australian hiker, has been missing for nearly two weeks on Peru's Huayhuash mountain range, a remote hiking area located 400 kilometers northeast of Lima. Yap last contacted friends and family on September 14 before beginning a planned 10-day solo trek. Those close to him describe Yap as an experienced hiker.
A private rescue crew has conducted a wide-scale search of the area but has found no trace of Yap so far. His loved ones are now urging local Peruvian authorities to join the search efforts, according to The Guardian.
The Huayhuash range is a popular but challenging destination for trekkers. The circumstances of Yap's disappearance, the extent of the search area, and details about what may have happened remain unclear from available reports.