The Aporia · Missing Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru

Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Melbourne hiker who went missing while solo trekking through Peru's Huayhuash mountain range last month, has been found dead near the village of Machaycancha. The news was announced by his family on social media, expressing gratitude to those involved in the search efforts and remembering Yap as a vibrant and joyful person. Known for his adventurous spirit, Yap had previously hiked solo across various challenging terrains worldwide. His body was discovered after an extensive search involving local rescue teams and support from Australian consular services.

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Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Melbourne resident, was found dead in Peru after going missing during a solo hiking trip through the Huayhuash mountain range near Lima. His family reported him missing when he failed to check into a hotel and missed his flight from Lima on September 15. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it provided consular assistance to Yap's family. A social media post by friends and family expressed gratitude towards search teams, police, and others who contributed to the effort. The Huayhuash circuit is known for its challenging terrain at high altitudes in the Andes mountains.

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“We want to thank everyone who has helped; friends and family, the contributors, the search teams, the police, the many groups we engaged with who gave their time and effort, everyone who helped to share on social media.

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The family of Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap has confirmed that the 30-year-old, who went missing in Peru last month, has been found dead. asserted

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“With a heavy heart, we are sorry to tell you Jordan has been found, and he did not survive,” the family wrote on social media. asserted

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“Please remember Jordan as the vibrant man he was, and for the immense joy he brought to so many people’s lives.” asserted

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Yap, an intrepid adventurer, embarked on a solo hike through the remote Huayhuash mountain range on September 14, telling friends and family he would be off the grid for 10 days to complete the high-altitude trek. asserted

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The alarm was raised by his partner, Anita, when he failed to check in at his hotel and missed a scheduled flight several days later. asserted

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The Huayhuash circuit is known for its steep, rugged terrain and is considered one of Peru’s most challenging mountain routes. asserted

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Jordan’s family said he was an experienced traveller who had solo hiked across Australia, China, Turkey and Jordan. asserted

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“He’s an avid outdoor person. asserted

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In winter time, he will spend most weekends on the snowfield. asserted

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Even though he didn’t have a lot of luck with the weather, he loves hiking,” Yap’s father, Vinh Dao, said last month. asserted

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Yap’s family launched a desperate search with local mountain rescue organisation Socorro Andino Peruano after struggling to get in touch with Peruvian authorities. asserted

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Peru. asserted

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Peruvian media reported that Jordan’s body was found on Friday near the remote village of Machaycancha, in the northern section of the world-famous mountain range. asserted

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Loved ones have remembered Jordan as a giving and kind man “I’ll think of you every time I pitch a tent, cook a particularly extravagant meal or have a boogie on the dance floor,” one mourner wrote in tribute. asserted

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