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South Wales Guardian
13-05-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Search for British hiker missing in New Zealand ‘paused'
Eli Sweeting, 25, was reported missing on Sunday May 4 after failing to return from a hike up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain in Milford Sound in the South Island. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched shortly before midnight, with teams scouring 'dangerous and challenging terrain' for several days. On Monday, New Zealand Police said the force had made the 'difficult decision' to pause search efforts. A police statement said: 'In the last six days police have carried out extensive searches. 'We have focused on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. 'Additionally a drone has also been deployed. 'We have been supporting the family and we know this is difficult news for them to hear at what has been an incredibly distressing time. 'Police remain in frequent contact with the family.' The force added: 'While the search has now been paused, we will be reviewing our efforts and looking to see if there is anything further we can do.' A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting, who is originally from Bristol, has raised more than £12,000. In a message on the site, Mr Sweeting's sister Serena said: 'My brother has always enjoyed being in the mountains, and adventure is what he lives for. 'Eli is one of the kindest, most compassionate people in my life, and he has always been there for me. 'He inspires me to live and get out of my comfort zone, as well as listens and genuinely wants to know you and your story. 'We are based in England. We just want him home safe. We just pray they find Eli.' The page said search teams had been 'working around the clock' in 'unbelievably dense alpine bush'. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are in contact with local authorities following reports of a missing British national in New Zealand.'
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major update in hunt for Brit hiker, 25, who disappeared in New Zealand over a week ago after mountain walk
A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting has raised more than £12,000 FIND ELI Major update in hunt for Brit hiker, 25, who disappeared in New Zealand over a week ago after mountain walk Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE search for a British hiker who disappeared in New Zealand more than a week ago has been paused, police said. Eli Sweeting, 25, was reported missing on May 4 when he failed to return from a walk up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain in Milford Sound in the South Island. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Eli was reported missing on May 4 when he failed to return from a walk up Mitre Peak Credit: Go Fund me In a statement yesterday police said they had scoured the climbing route using two helicopters, thermal imagery and a drone but had decided to pause search efforts. They added: "In the last six days police have carried out extensive searches. "We have focused on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. "Additionally a drone has also been deployed. "We have been supporting the family and we know this is difficult news for them to hear at what has been an incredibly distressing time. "Police remain in frequent contact with the family." A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting, originally from Bristol, has raised more than £12,000. His sister, Serena, said: "My brother has always enjoyed being in the mountains, and adventure is what he lives for. "Eli is one of the kindest, most compassionate people in my life, and he has always been there for me. "He inspires me to live and get out of my comfort zone, as well as listens and genuinely wants to know you and your story. "We are based in England. We just want him home safe. We just pray they find Eli."
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Major update in hunt for Brit hiker, 25, who disappeared in New Zealand over a week ago after mountain walk
THE search for a British hiker who disappeared in New Zealand more than a week ago has been paused, police said. Advertisement 2 Eli was reported missing on May 4 when he failed to return from a walk up Mitre Peak Credit: Go Fund me In a statement yesterday police said they had scoured the climbing route using two helicopters, thermal imagery and a drone but had decided to pause search efforts. They added: "In the last six days police have carried out extensive searches. "We have focused on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. "Additionally a drone has also been deployed. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS "We have been supporting the family and we know this is difficult news for them to hear at what has been an incredibly distressing time. "Police remain in frequent contact with the family." A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting, originally from Bristol, has raised more than £12,000. His sister, Serena, said: "My brother has always enjoyed being in the mountains, and adventure is what he lives for. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "Eli is one of the kindest, most compassionate people in my life, and he has always been there for me. "He inspires me to live and get out of my comfort zone, as well as listens and genuinely wants to know you and your story. "We are based in England. We just want him home safe. We just pray they find Eli." 2 The search for British hiker Eli Sweeting, 25, who disappeared in New Zealand more than a week ago has been paused, police said Credit: Go Fund me Advertisement
Powys County Times
12-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Search for British hiker missing in New Zealand ‘paused'
The search for a British hiker who disappeared in New Zealand more than a week ago has been 'paused', police said. Eli Sweeting, 25, was reported missing on Sunday May 4 after failing to return from a hike up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain in Milford Sound in the South Island. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched shortly before midnight, with teams scouring 'dangerous and challenging terrain' for several days. On Monday, New Zealand Police said the force had made the 'difficult decision' to pause search efforts. A police statement said: 'In the last six days police have carried out extensive searches. 'We have focused on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. 'Additionally a drone has also been deployed. 'We have been supporting the family and we know this is difficult news for them to hear at what has been an incredibly distressing time. 'Police remain in frequent contact with the family.' The force added: 'While the search has now been paused, we will be reviewing our efforts and looking to see if there is anything further we can do.' A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting, who is originally from Bristol, has raised more than £12,000. In a message on the site, Mr Sweeting's sister Serena said: 'My brother has always enjoyed being in the mountains, and adventure is what he lives for. 'Eli is one of the kindest, most compassionate people in my life, and he has always been there for me. 'He inspires me to live and get out of my comfort zone, as well as listens and genuinely wants to know you and your story. 'We are based in England. We just want him home safe. We just pray they find Eli.' The page said search teams had been 'working around the clock' in 'unbelievably dense alpine bush'.
Rhyl Journal
12-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Search for British hiker missing in New Zealand ‘paused'
Eli Sweeting, 25, was reported missing on Sunday May 4 after failing to return from a hike up Mitre Peak, a steep mountain in Milford Sound in the South Island. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched shortly before midnight, with teams scouring 'dangerous and challenging terrain' for several days. On Monday, New Zealand Police said the force had made the 'difficult decision' to pause search efforts. A police statement said: 'In the last six days police have carried out extensive searches. 'We have focused on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. 'Additionally a drone has also been deployed. 'We have been supporting the family and we know this is difficult news for them to hear at what has been an incredibly distressing time. 'Police remain in frequent contact with the family.' The force added: 'While the search has now been paused, we will be reviewing our efforts and looking to see if there is anything further we can do.' A GoFundMe page set up to support the search for Mr Sweeting, who is originally from Bristol, has raised more than £12,000. In a message on the site, Mr Sweeting's sister Serena said: 'My brother has always enjoyed being in the mountains, and adventure is what he lives for. 'Eli is one of the kindest, most compassionate people in my life, and he has always been there for me. 'He inspires me to live and get out of my comfort zone, as well as listens and genuinely wants to know you and your story. 'We are based in England. We just want him home safe. We just pray they find Eli.' The page said search teams had been 'working around the clock' in 'unbelievably dense alpine bush'. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are in contact with local authorities following reports of a missing British national in New Zealand.'
