Body of British hiker finally found months after he went missing in Italy’s Dolomites
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Missing British hiker’s body discovered after several months
- The body of Aziz Ziriat, a 36-year-old British hiker who went missing five months ago, has been found in a rocky crevice in the Dolomites, Italy.
- Ziriat and his friend, Sam Harris, 35, both from London, disappeared while hiking in January; Harris's body was discovered on January 8.
- Search teams, including a canine unit, located Ziriat's body about 400m below where Harris was found, in the Passo di Conca area.
- Ziriat worked as head of community engagement for Crystal Palace FC's official charity, Palace for Life, who described him as a kind, compassionate, and impactful individual.
- A university friend noted that Ziriat and Harris were experienced hikers, but concerns arose when they missed their return flight after last being seen near Casina Dosson mountain hut.