British Climber Thomas Jagger Missing In Peru

A British climber has been reported missing in South America, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has confirmed.

Thomas Jagger, 22, who believed to be from the Buxton area of Derbyshire, has been missing for around a week in the Ancash region of Peru.

The FCO said in a statement: "We were notified on July 27 that a British national, Thomas Jagger, has been reported missing in Huaraz, Peru.

"We are providing consular assistance to his family at this difficult time."

Ancash is a region in the northwest of Peru.

Although the west side is bordered by the Pacific Ocean it is renowned for its Andes region, and includes snow-capped peaks and glaciers.

The chief of high mountain police, Major Edgardo Colp, said that Mr Jagger disappeared while on a route that goes from Llanganuco ravine in the direction of Pisco mountain in the Cordillera Blanca range.

The FCO later issued a statement on behalf of the family and a close friend of Mr Jagger.

The statement, from Stuart, Helen, Frances and Iain Jagger and Mark, Julia and Luke Dyer said: "This is a sad time for both families.

"Tom was a much-loved son, brother and friend and we wish to be given time to come to terms with what has happened.

"This difficult period is not being helped by speculative and untruthful reports appearing in the tabloid media. We would like to be left alone to grieve privately."

Between May and July five mountain climbers have died on the range - two Peruvians, two Argentinians and a Czech.

About 8,000 tourists arrive each year to climb the Cordillera Blanca.

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