Harry Greaves: Body of missing backpacker found in crevasse in Peru

The body of a British backpacker missing for two weeks has been found at the bottom of a crevasse in the Peruvian Andes.

The family of Harry Greaves, 28, launched an appeal to find him after he went missing while hiking in the mountains.

The furniture maker had flown out to Peru on February 20 and was travelling in the country while visiting friends in Pisac, near Coscou.

On April 7, Mr Greaves ventured out by himself on a solo mountain hike, two days before his 29^th birthday.

The alarm was raised by his friends after he failed to return after three days.

Mr Greaves, from Shropshire, had been due to return to Britain on Saturday.

But last night, Peruvian police confirmed that Mr Greaves’ body had been found in a 40-metre crevasse.

A statement from Mr Greaves’ family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce that his smile will no longer give such light, he will no longer give calm through his touch and wisdom through his words.

“Thank you to everyone who has helped us find our beloved Harry. His spirit will always be with us. From his loving family.”

A statement from the Foreign Office confirmed they would be supporting Mr Greaves’ family and offered their condolences.

They said: “Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and our Embassy staff are continuing to support them.”

On the Go Fund Me used to raise funds for his search, Mr Greaves is described as one of the loveliest men you could ever wish to meet.