罗马尼亚警方周六宣布，在布切吉山地区发现的遗体相信属于失踪的英国登山者乔治·史密斯 [1]。18岁的史密斯是布里斯托大学地质系学生，于2024年11月在罗马尼亚登山时失踪 [1]。他失踪前的最后位置是从波亚纳布拉索夫前往布兰的途中 [1]。
经过数月搜救，史密斯家族已被警方告知这一发现 [1]。其家族随后发表声明表示："我们都对乔治的死亡感到绝望。他是我们中最好的，被他的弟弟们、家人和朋友深深想念。" [1] Salvamont山地救援队与埃文郡萨默塞特警察局参与了搜救工作 [1]。失踪期间，史密斯曾在极其孤立的山区出现迷失方向、身体疲惫和低体温症症状 [1]。待正式身份确认后，遗体将返回英国 [1]。
Romanian police announced on Saturday that a body discovered in the Bucegi Mountain region is believed to be that of George Smyth, an 18-year-old geology student from the University of Bristol who went missing in November 2024 while hiking in Romania.[1] Smyth had been traveling from Poiana Brașov toward Bran when he disappeared in an extremely remote and isolated mountainous area.[1]
The discovery comes after months of search and rescue efforts involving Salvamont mountain rescue teams and Avon and Somerset Police.[1] Smyth's family has been informed of the findings and has received support from authorities, with the body expected to be returned to the United Kingdom following formal identification.[1] His family released a statement expressing their grief, saying: "We are all devastated by George's death. He was the best of us, and is deeply missed by his younger brothers, family and friends."[1]