As the search continues, challenges such as inclement weather are creating delays for rescue operations.
Search Efforts Intensify for Missing US Climate Journalist in Norwegian Glacier
Search Efforts Intensify for Missing US Climate Journalist in Norwegian Glacier
Rescue teams in Norway are tirelessly searching for missing climate journalist Alec Luhn, who disappeared while hiking in Folgefonna National Park.
Rescue crews in Norway are engaged in an extensive search for Alec Luhn, a US climate journalist reported missing while on a hiking trip in the picturesque Folgefonna National Park. Luhn, known for his work with several prominent news outlets, including the BBC and The Atlantic, embarked on his hike from Odda on July 31 and failed to return in time for his scheduled flight home on Monday. His wife, Veronika Silchenko, alerted authorities when he did not arrive as planned.
Despite persistent rescue operations that include the use of dogs and drones, difficult weather conditions have hampered aerial searches, as helicopters have been grounded, according to a spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross. Luhn, 38, is characterized by those close to him as an experienced outdoorsman, well-acquainted with the rigors of challenging weather.
Described as passionate about the Arctic, Silchenko noted that her husband is committed to exploring glaciers, which he documents in his climate reporting. “Alec is basically obsessed with the Arctic,” Silchenko stated, emphasizing his dedication to understanding and witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand. She added that he actively seeks to visit areas impacted by global warming, including regions with shrinking glaciers.
Currently based in London, Luhn has previously lived in cities such as Moscow and Istanbul. He has written extensively about environmental issues, including a report for the BBC last year on Canada’s year-round wildfires, known as “zombie” fires. The ongoing efforts to locate him emphasize the intersection of environmental exploration and media coverage in the reality of climate change.
Despite persistent rescue operations that include the use of dogs and drones, difficult weather conditions have hampered aerial searches, as helicopters have been grounded, according to a spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross. Luhn, 38, is characterized by those close to him as an experienced outdoorsman, well-acquainted with the rigors of challenging weather.
Described as passionate about the Arctic, Silchenko noted that her husband is committed to exploring glaciers, which he documents in his climate reporting. “Alec is basically obsessed with the Arctic,” Silchenko stated, emphasizing his dedication to understanding and witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand. She added that he actively seeks to visit areas impacted by global warming, including regions with shrinking glaciers.
Currently based in London, Luhn has previously lived in cities such as Moscow and Istanbul. He has written extensively about environmental issues, including a report for the BBC last year on Canada’s year-round wildfires, known as “zombie” fires. The ongoing efforts to locate him emphasize the intersection of environmental exploration and media coverage in the reality of climate change.
