American College student found dead after going missing on hike in South Africa
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September 23, 2924 | 06:10 PM ET |
A 20-year-old student from North Carolina, Brook Cheuvront, was tragically found dead after going missing during a hike on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. Authorities confirmed the recovery of her body on Monday, though the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear.
Cheuvront had been reported missing on Saturday after friends lost contact with her when the tracking app she was using suddenly stopped updating. Concerned for her safety, they alerted local authorities, prompting a large-scale search.
The search, led by rangers from South African National Parks (SANParks), alongside wilderness search and rescue teams, and local trail runners, continued late into Saturday evening. Unfortunately, as night fell, conditions became too dangerous for the search to carry on. The search resumed early Sunday morning, with the aid of an aircraft, which eventually located her body.
JP Louw, a spokesman for SANParks, stated that an inquest has been opened to investigate the cause of Cheuvront’s death. Authorities have not yet disclosed any further details.
South African authorities have urged people to avoid hiking on their own, suggesting it be done in groups of at least four people.
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