Body found in search for British hiker Matthew Hall in Italy
Mr Hall was staying at the B&B Ploncher hotel when he disappeared on 9 July. He was thought to have been planning an eight-hour trek and had told a friend in a text message he had taken a wrong turn and was having a rest.Friends travelled to the town to help with the search and raise awareness that he was missing.Mr Hall began his solo hiking trip on 5 July and was due to have flown back from Milan to Manchester on 12 July. He was known to be a confident walker with knowledge of mountains and rugged terrain.His family and friends have praised the Italian police, rescue workers and the community in Chiavenna for their help.
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