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Australian Trekker Found Dead in Peru After Solo Hike

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC · How we work

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Jordan Yap, 30, was found dead in Peru’s remote Mitucocha Lagoon after his solo Huayhuash trek.
He vanished on September 14 after leaving his Huaraz hostel for a ten-day trek.
He was scheduled to check into a hotel on September 23 and fly to Cusco the next day.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to Yap’s family.

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Jordan Yap, 30, was found dead in Peru’s remote Mitucocha Lagoon after his solo Huayhuash trek.
He vanished on September 14 after leaving his Huaraz hostel for a ten-day trek.
He was scheduled to check into a hotel on September 23 and fly to Cusco the next day.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to Yap’s family.