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Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead after going missing in Peru
Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old from Melbourne, has been found dead in Peru, his family says.
He went missing during a solo trek in the remote Huayhuash mountain range, where he planned to hike for 10 days.
The route is high-altitude and rugged, and is considered one of Peru’s most challenging mountain trails.
Yap was regarded by his family and friends as an experienced hiker.
They became concerned after he missed his expected return, failed to check in and missed a flight.
Peruvian media reported that his body was found near the remote village of Machaycancha.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is providing consular assistance to his family.
Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap, 30, has been found dead in Peru, his family said.
Yap was trekking alone in the remote Huayhuash mountain range.
He last contacted friends and family on 14 September before setting out on a planned 10-day hike.
Concern grew after he missed his expected return, failed to check in at his accommodation and missed a scheduled flight.
Peruvian media reported his body was found near the village of Machaycancha.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to his family.
- Who
- Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Melbourne man.
- What
- He was found dead after going missing during a solo hike in Peru.
- When
- His family announced his death on 11 October 2026. He last contacted friends and family on 14 September.
- Where
- Near the village of Machaycancha in Peru’s Huayhuash mountain range, according to Peruvian media.
- Why
- He had set out on a planned 10-day solo trek. The cause of his death is not stated.
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with a heavy heart we are sorry to tell you Jordan has been found, and he did not survive
He’s an avid outdoor person. In winter time, he will spend most weekends on the snowfield. Even though he didn’t have a lot of luck with the weather, he loves hiking
We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment
I’ll think of you every time I pitch a tent, cook a particularly extravagant meal or have a boogie on the dance floor
Yap last contacted friends and family before setting out on his planned solo trek.
He failed to check in at his accommodation and missed a scheduled flight, prompting concern.
Peruvian media reported that Yap’s body was found near Machaycancha.
Yap’s family confirmed that he had been found dead.
- Age
- 30
- Hike
- Planned 10-day solo trek
- Route
- Huayhuash mountain range, Peru
- Last contact
- 14 September
- Reported discovery site
- Near Machaycancha
- Consular assistance
- DFAT said it was assisting Yap’s family
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