Found Deceased UK - Zekun Zhang, 26, last seen around 1pm near summit of Carn Mor Dearg, believed to have walked from here to Ben Nevis summit, Lochaber, 11 Apr 2023

[MsMiniSleuth]

Officers are appealing for information to trace a 26-year-old man who has been missing on Ben Nevis since Tuesday, 11 April, 2023.

Zekun Zhang was last seen around 1pm near the summit of Carn Mor Dearg, and is believed to have walked a route from here to the Ben Nevis summit.

He had planned to return to the North Face car park, but did not return.

Zekun is described as 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black and grey boots. He was also carrying a black rucksack.

Police Sergeant Dawn Grant said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen Zekun to contact police immediately.

“In particular, I would urge anyone out on these walking routes on Tuesday, and today, who may have heard or seen something that will help us find Zekun to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 2342 of Tuesday, 11 April, 2023.

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[Seni]

Hopes fade for missing walker on Ben Nevis in freezing temps and heavy snow

Zekun Zhang, 26, from London, has been missing on the UK's highest peak since Tuesday and the search has now been stood down for a second night

www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk

A search for a student missing on the UK's highest mountain has been suspended for the night after no trace of him was found.

Rescuers say hopes of finding Zekun Zhang alive are fading.

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"In fact the wind chill would have plunged the temperature to minus 8C. He was not well equipped to survive those conditions. He was basically wearing what he was pictured in.

"We re-traced his whole route today without any sign of him and there has been fresh snow. Obviously at this stage hopes are fading, but we will consider what to do again in the morning."

 

[Seni]

Body found in search for 26-year-old man reported missing on Ben Nevis

Zekun Zhang was last seen around 1pm on Tuesday near the summit of Carn Mor Dearg.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk

Police have now confirmed that a body of a man was discovered on Ben Nevis at about 3.30pm today.

Formal identification is yet to take place but Mr Zhang’s family has been made aware.

Inspector Ross McCartney said: “I would like to thank all mountain rescue teams that assisted with the search.”

 

[Darling136]

At around 3.30pm on April 13, the body of a man was discovered on Ben Nevis.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but police said the family of missing Mr Zhang has been made aware.

Body found in search for hillwalker who disappeared on Ben Nevis

Zekun Zhang, 26, was last seen near the summit of nearby peak Càrn Mòr Dearg around 1pm on April 11.

news.stv.tv

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Around 3.30pm on Thursday, 13 April, 2023 the body of a man was discovered on Ben Nevis.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of missing 26-year-old Zekun Zhang, has been made aware.

There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector Ross McCartney said : “I would like to thank all mountain rescue teams that assisted with the search.”

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[LemonMint]

RIP Zekun Warmest condolences to his family and friends.

 

[ConundrumPonderer]

My deepest condolences to his loved ones. What a handsome lad, and he had great boots, showing he was a sensible young man, prepared for his hiking, but Ben Nevis is one of the most challenging and treacherous climbs in the world. Zekun’s loss won’t be in vain, this alerts younger, newer hikers and hill walkers to always prepare for the worst case scenario.