Missing hiker found on Esja

The hiker who had been missing on Mount Esja has been located, according to Heimir Ríkharðsson, station manager with the Capital Area Police, in a statement to mbl.is. He did not have information on the man’s condition at the time of discovery.

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Search underway for missing hiker

The man had been missing since Sunday evening, and the search began after ICE-SAR received a report from individuals who had grown concerned over his delayed return.

All available search and rescue teams from the southwest region participated in the operation.