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Missing British Trekker Found Dead

The body of a British trekker who disappeared while attempting an epic 625-mile route in New Zealand has been found in the Mount Aspiring region.


Posted: 26 April 2004
by Jon

Sad news from New Zealand where the body of the British hiker who went missing a few weeks ago has been found.

Michael Johnson was attempting to walk the entire length of South Island when he disappeared in mid-March. His body was found in the Mount Aspiring National Park. The BBC reports that police believe he may have fallen to his death shortly after he was last seen on 15 March.

The full report on the BBC web site here.


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