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British Student George Smyth’s Body Found in Romania Mountains

8/16/2026

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A body found in Romania’s Bucegi Mountains is believed to be 18-year-old British student George Smyth, missing since 23 November 2025 near Bran.
Avon and Somerset Police have notified Smyth’s family, assigned a liaison officer, and said forensic enquiries must precede identification.
Salvamont Mountain Rescue deployed a canine unit, drones, thermal-imaging cameras and a Black Hawk helicopter.
Snow over 2 m, strong winds and dense fog hampered the search.

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Story summary

A body found in Romania’s Bucegi Mountains is believed to be 18-year-old British student George Smyth, missing since 23 November 2025 near Bran.
Avon and Somerset Police have notified Smyth’s family, assigned a liaison officer, and said forensic enquiries must precede identification.
Salvamont Mountain Rescue deployed a canine unit, drones, thermal-imaging cameras and a Black Hawk helicopter.
Snow over 2 m, strong winds and dense fog hampered the search.