Melbourne man’s mysterious disappearance on popular Peru hiking trail prompts widespread search

Regarded as a very experienced hiker by friends and family, the Melbourne man failed to make contact on Wednesday, his estimated return date.

The Guardian World1 source1 min read3 days agoFiled September 27, 2026

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