His name was Elias Hofer, a 25-year-old Italian ski instructor who was working for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
Ruapehu area commander inspector, Steve Mastrovich, said Elias Hofer was last seen heading off towards the Pinnacles to go skiing by himself on Thursday afternoon.
“His disappearance was not noticed until midday Saturday when staff saw his ski boots, poles and skis were not in his locker.” Steve Mastrovich said.
A foot search with police and Ruapehu Alpine Rescue staff was launched on Saturday but they didn’t have any success.
On Sunday a helicopter search and rescue party found Elias Hofer's body near the head of the Wairere Stream on the east side of the Pinnacles in the late afternoon.
His body was recovered and has been transferred to Waikato Hospital for an autopsy.
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That is so sad! His poor family and friends. I wonder what happened to him...
ReplyDeleteI think it is very sad that no one noticed that he was missing for a couple of days. I don't think you should go adventuring like that on your own; it always pays to have a friend with you.
ReplyDeleteOMG Sad
ReplyDeleteVery sad and mysterious and people should of known that he was missing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood research !
Jared who sits diagonally from you :)