Looking for new hopes of 25-year-old British hiker, missing during a trek in New Zealand mountainous areas
Hopes of a British man’s disappearance have been hopeful since he set out on the New Zealand Mountain Expedition a week ago after rescuers discovered a flashlight.
Eli Sweeting, 25, triggered a major search and rescue operation when she failed to return from Mile-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-High-Seek Peak, near Milford Sound on Sunday, May 4.
60 search and rescue volunteers’ efforts to find Mr. Sweeting were hampered by the harsh weather and difficult terrain. His family also flew out to help with the search.
In the update, sisters Serena Sweeting said: “A light was found along the route up the hill, and all efforts were concentrated there.
Searches must be stopped on Wednesday and Thursday due to weather warnings.
The challenge is that the bushes are so dense that it is difficult for infrared to pick up any signs. The search will continue on Friday, May 9.
one GoFundMe page The family was formed to raise funds for the rescue, raising more than £8,700 in the first 24 hours.
Serena added: “We are seeking financial support to seek search and rescue teams to make people and equipment drive safely and to find people who can support the team because sometimes such equipment is limited.
Hope that has been missing since Eli Sweeting set out almost a week ago has been missing since the New Zealand Hill Expedition, strengthened after rescuers discovered a flashlight
The 25-year-old sparked a major search and rescue operation when he failed to hike from the top of a mile high mountain near Milford Bay on Sunday, May 4.
He hasn’t heard him since Sunday when he went to the mile-high slope peak near Milford Sound (photo with his sister Serena)
“We need more people on the ground, but this has to be experienced climbers who can safely place themselves in the area.
“We also want to raise funds for New Zealand search and rescue, as well as Alpine search and rescue and real New Zealand to show our gratitude and help them complete the incredible lifesaving work they have done.
All the help and support will be greatly appreciated during this difficult time. I just pray that they find Eli.
Family friend Samantha Eastwell, 31, also told MailOnline: “We all just want to be positive, they keep seeing a light so they don’t know if he’s alive, but when they have to cancel the search due to the weather.
“He is a very outdoor guy and has been in New Zealand for some time. He dressed for conditions, but Serena told me that Eli had only been wearing it for one night.
“The whole family was very, very worried about him.
My brother’s life is on the hills and on adventures, and he spent a lot of time preparing for these adventures and training.
“My brother is one of the kindest, most compassionate people of my life, and he is always by my side.
About 60 search and rescue volunteers and 10 police officers supported by helicopters have been searching for the area
“He inspired me to live and leave my comfort zone and really wanted to know you and your story.
“Whoever meets him will know what I mean. He has such an active, energetic and supportive energy.
“We just want him to come home safely.”
Mr Sweeting was originally from Bristol, and after graduating from the University of Derby, he moved to New Zealand and received a degree in outdoor leadership and management.
Until recently, he worked for a cruise company but also worked as a kayak guide and in fields including rock climbing and water sports.
Darryl Wilson, CEO of Wilsons Abel Tasman, told magazine Eli that it was “a bright, engaging room type person.”
He added: “Our idea is to be with family and people who know him because it’s a tough time for everyone, it’s about time.
“Eli is a very resilient person, so we hope and pray.”
Police said many people worked on tough terrain with the support of helicopter personnel. As shown in the picture: Milford Voice
According to Eli’s profile of Wilson, after “number of hours of outdoor work and adventure”
Police said many people worked on tough terrain with the support of helicopter personnel.
Detective Tracy Ward added: “Tourist Real NZ offers a lot of local support in Milford Sound.
‘About 60 search and rescue volunteers, 10 police officers, and many helicopters and tourists are working to find the missing persons.
The search area is relatively inclusive but incredibly rugged and difficult to navigate once the track is.
“Sometimes, the search team can only improve by 250 meters in one hour.
“While there are no interest projects that have positive connections with missing persons, many clues are being tracked and we still hope for positive results.
“The guy we are looking for was going through outdoor experiences and we believe he has the right clothes and food that can make everything change. ”
