Rescue efforts are intensifying for US climate journalist Alec Luhn, who has been missing since embarking on a hike in Folgefonna National Park, southwestern Norway. Luhn, an experienced outdoorsman, was last seen on July 31 and did not make it to his return flight scheduled for Monday, prompting concern from his wife, Veronika Silchenko.
Authorities were alerted after Luhn failed to return, and search operations commenced, but the response has been complicated by unfavorable weather conditions that have grounded helicopters. Rescue crews are utilizing drones and search dogs in their efforts, according to Ingeborg Thorsland, spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross.
Silchenko described her husband as having a deep passion for the Arctic, characterized by his love for glaciers and snowy terrains. As a climate journalist, Luhn has focused on areas impacted by climate change, seeking to highlight the shrinking glaciers around the world. His adventurous spirit has taken him across various locations, having recently lived in cities like Moscow and Istanbul, although he is originally from the United States.
Alec Luhn, 38, is based in London and has contributed works to notable publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic, and The New York Times. His recent reports detailed the increase of year-round wildfires in Canada and the implications of climate change on the environment, showcasing his commitment to impactful journalism amidst pressing global challenges.
Authorities were alerted after Luhn failed to return, and search operations commenced, but the response has been complicated by unfavorable weather conditions that have grounded helicopters. Rescue crews are utilizing drones and search dogs in their efforts, according to Ingeborg Thorsland, spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross.
Silchenko described her husband as having a deep passion for the Arctic, characterized by his love for glaciers and snowy terrains. As a climate journalist, Luhn has focused on areas impacted by climate change, seeking to highlight the shrinking glaciers around the world. His adventurous spirit has taken him across various locations, having recently lived in cities like Moscow and Istanbul, although he is originally from the United States.
Alec Luhn, 38, is based in London and has contributed works to notable publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic, and The New York Times. His recent reports detailed the increase of year-round wildfires in Canada and the implications of climate change on the environment, showcasing his commitment to impactful journalism amidst pressing global challenges.
