Rescue crews in Norway are mobilizing to find US climate journalist Alec Luhn, who has been missing since embarking on a solo hiking trip in Folgefonna National Park. According to his wife, Veronika Silchenko, Luhn set out from Odda on July 31 but failed to return in time for his scheduled flight home on Monday, prompting her to alert authorities about his disappearance.
Efforts to locate Luhn are currently hampered by adverse weather conditions that are preventing helicopters from conducting aerial searches. However, rescue teams are leveraging both dogs and drones, as reported by Ingeborg Thorsland of the Norwegian Red Cross.
Silchenko expressed her concern, highlighting her husband's extensive outdoor experience and passion for glaciers. "Alec is basically obsessed with the Arctic," she stated in an interview with CBS News. As a prominent climate journalist, Luhn has dedicated his work to exploring the effects of climate change on glaciers, making it a mission to visit those that are rapidly vanishing.
The 38-year-old journalist currently resides in London, though he has also spent time in Moscow and Istanbul. His body of work includes contributions to renowned publications such as The Atlantic, National Geographic, The New York Times, and Scientific American. Recently, he reported on the threats posed by persistent wildfires in Canada, underscoring his commitment to environmental issues.
As the search for Luhn continues, local and international communities remain hopeful for his safe return.
