Body of Missing German Hiker Found in Remote Crete Mountains

The 20-year-old from Heidelberg was discovered by local mountaineers nearly a month after disappearing during a challenging winter hike.

The remains of a 20-year-old German man, missing since mid-February, were found by experienced mountaineers in a remote area of Crete's Gigilos mountain range.
The hiker had last communicated with his sister on February 13, stating he was safe, before his trail went cold in the Samaria Gorge region.
Search efforts were hindered by severe weather conditions, including dense fog, snow, and hail, which limited the use of helicopters and drones.
The official search was called off on March 2, but the family, supported by donations, funded additional rescue attempts before local climbers located the body.
The Gigilos mountain, known for its treacherous terrain and deep crevices, is typically closed to hikers in winter due to dangerous weather and unstable conditions.