Another day passes with Auburn student still missing in Japan, parents say
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Japanese police continued an extensive search for missing Auburn University student James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, in challenging conditions involving waist-high mud.
- Despite another day without success, Higginbotham’s parents remain hopeful about his potential rescue, praising the thoroughness and dedication of the search teams.
- The search efforts included dozens of officers, search dogs, and helicopters, focusing on the area around Kyoto train station where Higginbotham was last seen.
- The family expressed confidence in the professionalism of Japanese authorities and emphasized that no part of the search zone has been overlooked.
- Higginbotham’s mother noted the difficult environment, with limited natural resources in the area, but maintained optimism about his survival.