Virginia hiker missing in Peru Andes as family intensifies search
Ian Treger, a 29‑year‑old from Virginia, vanished while preparing for a multi‑day trek in the Peruvian Andes. His family is conducting an intense search and seeking answers.
According to the New York Post, Ian Treger, a 29‑year‑old Virginia man, vanished while hiking in the Andes mountains in Peru. The DailyMail.com reported that Ian Thomas Treger, a 29‑year‑old Virginia teacher, disappeared while preparing for a multi‑day hike in Peru.
The New York Post said Treger has not been heard from in over a month, and his family says they are conducting an intense search through the rugged terrain. The DailyMail.com added that his family is begging for answers to bring him home safely.
The DailyMail.com reported that he was supposed to have completed his hike to Choquequirao Archeological Park around May 20. His mother, Michelle Ludwig, told the outlet that she thought he might have been struggling to reach out because of poor cell service in the Andes and also considered that he might have decided to visit the famous Machu Picchu archeological site in Peru.
The DailyMail.com noted that Treger is an Eagle Scout.
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