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Body of missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger found over a month after vanishing during hiking trip to Peru
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The body of Ian Treger, a 29-year-old Virginia teacher who went missing in the Andes mountains near Cusco, Peru, on May 13, has been found near a hiking trail he planned to take.
- Treger’s remains were discovered on June 30 by a local shepherd, and his personal belongings, including a backpack, camera equipment, wallet, and iPhone, were found nearby.
- Local authorities have ruled out foul play, describing the incident as a hiking accident, but investigations are ongoing as the family seeks answers.
- Treger was an experienced hiker familiar with high-altitude trails and had arrived in Peru on May 11 for a 10-day trip involving challenging mountain hikes.
- His family last heard from him on May 13, reported him missing two weeks later, and launched a search effort with support from the US embassy and local police.
