In brief
Search efforts are intensifying for Alec Luhn, a 38-year-old American journalist who has not been seen since last Thursday when he set out for a solo hiking expedition in Norway's renowned Folgefonna National Park. The search operations began after his wife, Veronika Silchenko, reported his absence when he missed a scheduled return.
Rescue teams have faced challenging conditions as they scour the area using dogs, drones, and a specialized group of climbers to locate Mr. Luhn. According to Ingeborg Thorsland of the Norwegian Red Cross, bad weather and a storm have hampered the work, preventing helicopter assistance. Police Chief Oystein Torsnes noted that the harsh weather and challenging terrain make the search difficult. Luhn last communicated with his wife on Thursday, providing her with his hiking plans. The couple had recently traveled to Norway to visit family, and while Luhn often could hike alone, concern grew when he failed to return home on schedule. His wife alerted authorities by Sunday after realizing he wasn’t reachable and had not made it back to London as planned.Search efforts commenced late on Monday night and resumed at dawn. Silchenko expressed deep concern, revealing the emotional toll of uncertainty as she awaits news of her husband. With a tracking history of reporting from tough terrains globally, Luhn is known for his work featured in major publications, making his disappearance all the more startling. Searchers are expected to pursue leads for Mr. Luhn until sundown on Tuesday, hoping for a positive outcome.
