Travel and Leisure Travel and Leisure
Fri, May 9, 2025
[ Today @ 09:28 AM ] - WSAZ
Vineyard in the Village

'Experienced Climber' Missing for 5 Days After Traveling on Solo Hiking Trip in New Zealand


Published on 2025-05-09 09:26:32 - People
  Print publication without navigation

  • Eli Sweeting, an 'experienced climber' from Bristol, England, has been missing for five days, after traveling on a solo hiking trip to New Zealand

A 29-year-old experienced climber from the UK, Michael MacGregor, went missing during a solo hiking trip in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park on February 27. He was last seen at the Hollyford trailhead and was expected to complete a 5-day hike to the Martin's Bay hut. Despite extensive search efforts by the police and LandSAR volunteers, which included ground searches and helicopter assistance, MacGregor remains missing. His family, who described him as a skilled and well-prepared hiker, has traveled to New Zealand to assist in the search. The police have expressed concerns about the challenging terrain and unpredictable weather in the area, and the search continues with hopes of finding MacGregor safe.

Read the Full People Article at:
[ https://people.com/uk-man-missing-new-zealand-solo-hiking-trip-experienced-climber-11731578 ]