Tragic Discovery: Hiker Found Deceased After Solo Climb on Taiwan's Hehuan West Peak

Search and Rescue Teams Recover Body of Experienced Hiker After Days-Long Effort

A solo hiker, identified as 陳 (Chen), who went missing on a climb of Hehuan West Peak in Taiwan, has been found deceased after a three-day search and rescue operation. The hiker's last communication was on February 20th, prompting a frantic search effort coordinated by friends and authorities.

Concerns were raised when 陳 (Chen) failed to return to his lodging as scheduled. A friend of Chen's shared information on Facebook, including a conversation with the owner of the lodging, highlighting the last known location and communication. The final message from Chen, sent at 6:29 PM on February 20th, indicated he was "1.5K remaining, steep descent to the check dam."

Search teams worked tirelessly over the past few days to locate the missing hiker. The search concluded with the recovery of his body, the afternoon of February 23rd. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, with the body showing serious injuries. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks associated with mountain climbing in Taiwan's challenging terrain.