Body of missing hiker Aidan Roche tragically found in Switzerland

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Aidan Roche's body has been discovered by police in Switzerland, according to family members. The solo hiker, who grew up in Longlands, Middlesbrough, lost contact on June 22 while he was hiking in the Grindelwald area of Switzerland - only two days before he was due to return to the UK.

A search was launched by authorities, with friends and family issuing desperate pleas for his safe return. However, a tragic update on Sunday from Aiden's older brother, Connor, confirmed that police found Aidan near the trail he was walking last week.

He thanked all those who helped and donated, stating that the support showed "how loved Aidan was", Teesside Live reports. Read more: 'I ignored vertigo and hot flushes - then a visit to the GP left me reeling' Read more: Residents forced to remain indoors as flats cordoned off after 'suspicious substance' found Swiss police and mountain rescue halted their search efforts earlier this year after they "exhausted every option" without receiving any new evidence.

In response, his 'extremely worried' family and friends launched a GoFundMe campaign in hopes that funds would generate new leads.